Monthly Archives: October 2017
Drug Toxicology: Alcohol vs Drug related DUI
Part two of the series on drug toxicology is focused on how alcohol-impaired driving compares to driving under the influence of drugs. This article explores the well-documented consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, how prosecution of drug-impaired driving compares, and how blood and urine testing are required to…
Expert Witness Qualifications Process
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…
A Short History of Forensic Toxicology
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…
