ral DNA tests on the baby to gain knowledge of the baby's health status. Some of the most common genetic disorders that doctors look for are mental retardation or physical deterioration. (Betsch 1994).
             DNA fingerprinting for an identification purpose has been used since the 19th century when proposed by British scientist Sir Francis Galton (Levy1996). DNA fingerprinting helps to narrow down suspects by constructing a fuller physical profile and it helps prove the innocence of the wrongfully accused. DNA samples have been collected from past felons and put into a DNA profile to assist police in future crimes. The U.S. Armed Services has started to collect DNA fingerprints from all of their personnel. A person's fingerprint is considered much more effective than any method of dog tagging, dental records, or blood typing in effect now. (David Betsch 1994)
             Police have begun to use DNA fingerprinting to link criminals to biological evidence such as blood, saliva, semen, hair, and other body tissues. One of the first cases that ever us
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