DNA collection is described for which type of crimes?

• A. Murder
• B. Jaywalking
• C. Littering
• D. Parking violation

Answer: (A)

DNA collection is described for murder because severe violent crimes leave biological traces at the scene that can uniquely identify the perpetrator and link them to the crime. Biological material like blood, saliva, or skin cells can be analyzed to create a DNA profile that matches a suspect or rules someone out, helping to establish responsibility and sometimes reconstruct how the crime occurred. In contrast, minor offenses such as jaywalking, littering, or parking violations typically don’t involve biological evidence or a need for forensic DNA analysis, so DNA collection isn’t described or routinely used in those contexts. The strong evidentiary value of DNA in serious crimes makes it most associated with murder investigations.