Human Identification Technologies, Inc. (HIT, Inc.) is a 7,000 square foot private forensic DNA testing and consulting laboratory designed exclusively for DNA casework. The HIT, Inc. scientists have over 35 years of criminalistics experience working in the public laboratory sector.
We provide the following services…
• Nuclear DNA testing and Mitochondrial DNA testing. 2-6 week turnaround time is standard.
• Review and interpretation of case file notes, results and conclusions generated by public crime laboratories. Alternate interpretations of testing results will be offered, if applicable.
• Assistance in preparation for cross-examination of opposing experts.
• Review of court transcripts of previous expert witness testimony.
• Re-testing services to confirm or refute the validity of the results and conclusions obtained by public crime laboratories.
• Observation of testing performed by a public crime laboratory if insufficient sample would remain for re-testing.
• Analysis of additional evidence not analyzed by the public crime laboratory.
If you're seeking "Genetic Justice", call Human Identification Technologies, Inc.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Degrees held by our scientists include a Master of Science Degree in Criminalistics, and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Studies
Certifications include Diplomate and Fellow (Molecular Biology) status with the American Board of Criminalistics
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Board of Criminalistics, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, California Association of Criminalists
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Anjaria M, ìExperiments With Prototypes of a ëLinear Arrayí System for the Streamlined Forensic Analysis of Mitochondrial DNAî, presented at the California Association of Criminalists Fall 2004 seminar, Ventura, California
Anjaria M, Calloway C, Reynolds R, Grow M, Gregonis D. ìMitochondrial DNA Analysis of Crime Scene Samples Using Prototypes of the LINEAR ARRAYô
Mitochondrial DNA HVI/HVII Region-Sequence Typing Kitî, presented at the California Association of Criminalists Fall 2003 seminar, San Diego, California
Anjaria M. ìBetter Than Your Average Clan Labî, presented at the California Association of Criminalists Fall 1999 seminar, Ontario, California
Anjaria M. ìCook Fails Chem 101: Hydrogen Sulfide Fatality,î presented at the California Association of Criminalists Fall 1997 seminar, Irvine, California
Kern B. ìForensic Science,î presented at the Federal Defenders of Montana and the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyerís 2005 Criminal Defense Attorney Seminar, Big Sky, Montana
Traughber M. Hidden Treasure on the Family Jewels. Study determined the existence of female epithelial cells on the male scrotum, post coitus. Co-authored with Teresa Spear. Presented at the California Association of Criminalists Seminar and the California DOJ Statewide Technical Exchange Program in 1999. This study ultimately modified the sexual assault collection procedures in California as suggested by the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: As of May 2006, our experts have been retained on 17 occasions
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Forensic DNA testing and consulting
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 30%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 70%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: None to date
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Not applicable
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Our scientists have qualified as experts in forensic DNA analysis on over 40 occasions
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Our scientists have testified in courts of law as experts in forensic DNA analysis on over 40 occasions
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Our scientists have a combined experience of over 35 years in forensic science
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: ï Short Tandem Repeat (STR) typing results in 2-4 weeks
ï Mitochondrial DNA typing results in 4-6 weeks
ï Expert witness testimony delivered clearly and concisely
ï Re-analysis of samples to verify results obtained by another laboratory
ï Review of laboratory notes and reports prepared by another laboratory
ï Assistance with trial preparation including transcript review of opposing experts
ï Customized DNA-related seminars
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Our fee schedules are adaptable to the complexity of each case we are asked to consult on. For purposes of this directory, the hourly rate for our laboratory staffed with senior scientists is $250 per hour. Initial consultations are free.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Our fee schedules are adaptable to the complexity of each case we are asked to consult on. For purposes of this directory, the hourly rate for our laboratory staffed with senior scientists is $250 per hour. Initial consultations are free.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: The hourly rate for our scientists to provide testimony is $250 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: The hourly rate for our scientists to provide testimony at trial is $250 per hour. The HIT, Inc. staff will partner with the attorney to prepare a customized PowerPoint presentation as needed.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please contact Human Identification Technologies, Inc. for our laboratory testing fee schedule for STR and Mitochondrial DNA testing.
