Category: Forensic Toxicology
Discussing the Effect of Dram Shop Laws
Looking at Dram Shop Liability & Overserving Laws The following article is a summary of third party opinions regarding the laws that govern dram shops. What is a dram shop? The name dram shop comes from the fact that a dram is actually a unit of volume, commonly associated with…
Making the Most out of an Expert Witness
The Essentials of Hiring an Expert Witness Expert witnesses are used where a case deals with a scientific or unique industry issue and are key both in taking your case to trial and in settlement. Attorneys usually have their own preferred experts or they are referred to one by colleagues….
The Difference Between a Drug Test and a Drug Screen
A Forensic Toxicologist on Drug Tests vs. Drug Screens Although these concepts sound similar, there is a big difference between a confirmatory drug test and a drug screen or screening test. It is useful to understand the differences in order to ensure that you are not falsely accused merely because…
DUI Breath vs. Blood Test
The Forensic Toxicology Behind DUI Chemical Tests Under California law you are only obligated to submit to a chemical test, that is either a breath or a blood test, once you have been lawfully arrested for driving under the influence. Prior to lawful arrest, any test, including a field sobriety…
Beating Synthetic Urine
Forensic Toxicologists Beat the Cheaters Forensic toxicologists must always stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and testing methods in their field. This also means staying ahead of trends to cheat forensic testing. One such trend is synthetic urine. With many employers requiring drug testing from their workers, the market for…
How Accurate are Hair Follicle Drug Tests
Forensic Toxicology and False-Positive Hair Tests Forensic toxicology is an established discipline with tried-and-tested methods for detecting chemicals, drugs, and toxins. As scientists, we pride ourselves on delivering accurate results. Unfortunately, sometimes mistakes do slip by us. In these cases, the best thing to do is learn from the mistake…
5 Tips to Avoid DUIs this New Years
Get a DUI Expert Witness or Simply Avoid DUIs? With the holiday season upon us, many people will be enjoying parties and gatherings. Unfortunately, this often means over-indulgence and drunk driving. So instead of spending your Christmas vacation looking for an expert witness for your DUI case, play it safe…
What it Takes to Be a Forensic Toxicologist
Hire a Professional Forensic Toxicologist A forensic toxicologist deals with many facets of life as science merges with medicine and the law. You may be looking for a forensic toxicologist to conduct office drug tests for your employees or someone who knows about DUI laws and tests to be an…
The Different Fields of Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Toxicology Fields There are many different types of forensic sciences and globally the American Academy of Forensic Sciences is the biggest forensic science organization. There are eleven sections in fields of interest, activity, education and the expertise of the individual members. The eleven sections include but are not limited…
Problems That Can Occur with Chemical DUI Tests
Get Chemical DUI Test Help From an Expert Witness In a court of law, the judge and jury can be influenced by the testimony of an expert witness. An expert witness will provide a testimony to your innocence. This is a person who has studied extensively, has the relevant training,…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Drug Testing
Different Types of Drug Testing in Forensic Toxicology Drug testing has come a long way in the development of forensic toxicology. There are many applications for drug testing: criminal charges, post-mortem testing, or even testing in competitive sports. Most notably, pre-employment and workplace drug testing are becoming more prevalent in…
Telling History with Hair
What Forensic Toxicology can Learn from Hair You’re probably aware that most of your hair is ‘dead’. Only the follicle below the skin is alive – this is the part used for DNA testing in other forensic fields. In forensic toxicology, however, the dead part of the hair can reveal…
