Can a Rape Kit Be Challenged in Court? Combs Waterkotte attorneys Christopher Combs and Joshua Boardman discuss everything you need to know about Illinois sex crime charges, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, and more.
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Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: Can a rape kit be challenged in court?
Christopher Combs: Yes, same as DNA.
Joshua Boardman: Same as DNA. Yes. How was it collected? When was it collected? How much time had passed between when they’re alleging the incident occurred and when the kit was actually conducted? Who conducted that test? How was it stored? How was it processed? All of those types of things.
