MAOA Genetics in the Courtroom: The Last Legacy of State v. Waldroup
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2021
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Keyhole Press
Abstract
The developing scientific world has uncovered critical information
that will continuously correlate with the criminal justice system. More
specifically, genetic evidence has been at the forefront of criminal court cases
in recent years. The monoamine oxidase-A (MAOA) gene has been scientifically
linked to aggressive and antisocial behavior in people. Individuals who
have been found guilty of a violent crime have been found to be carriers of the
MAOA gene. In response, defense attorneys have started using the MAOA
gene to lessen the culpability of criminal defendants, which has ultimately
raised a number of concerns within the criminal justice system. A key case
that proved the genetic defense to be successful was State v. Waldroup in
2009. The defense's triumph contributed to both ethical and moral questions
amongst scientists, courtroom officials, and other members of the criminal
justice system.
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Recommended Citation: Aiello, Taylor. “MAOA Genetics in the Courtroom: The Last Legacy of State v. Waldroup.” Royal Road, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/XDY3-G606.
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Genetic predisposition, Monoamine oxidase-A (MAOA) gene, Neurotrasnmitters, Point mutation, Phenotype, Cadherin 13 (CHD13), Prosecution, Defense
Citation
Aiello, Taylor. “MAOA Genetics in the Courtroom: The Last Legacy of State v. Waldroup.” Royal Road, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/XDY3-G606.