Category: Forensic Toxicology

Forensic Toxicology and DUIs

Toxicology Student Submissions April 9, 2015 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains Forensic Toxicology and DUIs and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

Duties of an Expert Witness

Toxicology Student Submissions April 6, 2015 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains Duties of an Expert Witness and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

Different Types of Samples Used by a Forensic Toxicologist

Toxicology Student Submissions April 3, 2015 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains Different Types of Samples Used by a Forensic Toxicologist and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

What is Forensic Toxicology?

Toxicology Student Submissions March 31, 2015 Forensic Toxicology

This article explains What is Forensic Toxicology? and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

What Is a Forensic Toxicologist? Duties & Daily Work

Toxicology Student Submissions March 27, 2015 Forensic Toxicology

Short answer: A forensic toxicologist analyzes biological specimens for alcohol, drugs, poisons, and metabolites; checks the reliability of the testing; interprets the findings in context; and communicates conclusions in reports or testimony. Most of the work is careful laboratory analysis, documentation, quality review, and scientific interpretation—not crime-scene investigation or instant…