Supreme Court’s lab report ruling to have big impact 
Defenders hail ruling, prosecutors say drug offenders will go free
By Kimberly Atkins and David E. Frank
Staff writers
Published: June 26, 2009
Tags: Confrontation Clause, Melendez-Diaz, testimonial evidence
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruling requiring criminal lab report analysts to be available at trial for cross-examination was hailed by defense attorneys who say it will help protect against wrongful convictions.
But prosecutors say that the decision in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts will tax their already strapped resources, and ultimately lead to more cases against alleged ...
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