Monthly Archives: February 2018

What Causes a False Positive Drug Test Result

forensic toxicology working group members February 23, 2018 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains What Causes a False Positive Drug Test Result and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

The Accuracy of Alcohol Testing

forensic toxicology working group members February 20, 2018 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains The Accuracy of Alcohol Testing and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

Forensic Toxicology: How Drugs Affect Driving

forensic toxicology working group members February 16, 2018 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains Forensic Toxicology: How Drugs Affect Driving and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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October 3, 2026

Judge Robert S. Draper’s Verified Answer in CJP Inquiry No. 212

Primary-source document: Judge Robert S. Draper’s verified answer to the California Commission on Judicial Performance’s Notice of Formal Proceedings in Inquiry No. 212. The answer was filed on February 4, 2026. In it, Judge Draper denies violating the judicial canons cited by the Commission, disputes the Commission’s characterization of several…

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September 25, 2026

Age, Balance, and Field-Sobriety Evidence: What Population Research Can Show

Age-related balance research helps frame evidence review, but population averages do not diagnose impairment or establish why one person swayed.

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September 25, 2026

Kratom Cardiac Arrest and the Limits of a Mitragynine Blood Level

A 500 µg/L mitragynine result in a survived cardiac arrest illustrates why concentration, treatment, specimen timing, and alternative causes matter.

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