The only thing a defense attorney can do to refute the results of scientific tests performed in government labs is to have the sample tested in an independent lab.

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A defense attorney can also challenge the validity of the scientific tests by questioning the methods used, the qualifications of the personnel, the condition and maintenance of the equipment, and the chain of custody of the sample, among other strategies, without necessarily having the sample tested in an independent lab.

The Only Thing a Defense Attorney Can Do to Refute