Okorie Okorocha has two Master’s Degrees in toxicology and pharmacology. Highly knowledgeable in the areas of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Okorie Okorocha has served as a drug and alcohol expert witness in over 280 trials, helping juries understand complex scientific concepts and ensuring that proper procedures are carried out in the case before the court.
Expert witness qualifications involve a few factors but there are no set of baseline requirements. To become an expert witness, you must be knowledgeable in your area of expertise and have some understanding of the legal and judicial system. However, knowledge of your field and of the legal system is…
Forensic toxicology is an essential component of many types of medical or legal investigations. The field of forensic toxicology covers a variety of crimes involving anything from prescription medications to recreational drug use. Many of us are aware of how police officers and attorneys use forensic toxicology but the history…
Driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID) is a serious and potentially fatal offense. Part one of this drug toxicology series will focus on what happens if a person is caught driving under the influence of drugs, the forensic tests needed as well as the challenges that arise when…
