Reducing and Reversing Wrongful Convictions. When used properly and in conjunction with other forensic tools and evidence, the number of wrongful convictions can be reduced. According to an article by Rob Weekes, “An FBI study indicates that since 1989 DNA evidence has excluded the primary candidate in 25% of sexual assault cases. Moreover, forensically valuable DNA can be found on evidence that has existed for decades, and thus assist in reversing previous miscarriages of justice.”
Protecting the Innocent. The proper use of DNA profiling can help rule out clear non-matches in paternity cases and crimes in which DNA evidence is present. This can be helpful to those who are wrongly or falsely accused.