Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
rape case
do you know how long saliva can stay on the skin after a rape? my friend had a rape kit done but since there are two people involved, she is not sure if both of them will show up since one was oral
Asked on 8/03/07, 5:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Maloney
Law Offices of Daniel J. Maloney
Re: rape case
The test for saliva is actually a test for amylase, an enzyme in saliva. It can remain on skin indefinitely depending on the conditions. However, once someone bathes or showers it should be eliminated.
Answered on 8/07/07, 11:41 am
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