DISHAROON v. State

Melton, Justice.

Following a jury trial, Jeff Disharoon and his girlfriend, Brandi McIntyre, were convicted on several charges involving sex with a minor.1 The victim’s DNA was found on items at the couple’s home. At trial, Connie Pickens was qualified as an expert to testify about the results of the DNA testing. Counsel for both Disharoon and McIntyre cross-examined Pickens concerning the procedures and testing used. Although Pickens initially testified that she personally performed *46the DNA analysis process, Pickens admitted, that she was not present when another technician placed the 96 test…