Forensic Toxicology Blog
Evidence-based articles about toxicology, expert testimony, legal developments, alcohol, drugs, and forensic testing.
Ed Barley’s Shifting BAC Testimony and Forensic-Toxicology Credibility Problems
This analysis argues that Ed Barley’s shift from prosecution witness to defense consultant exposes serious inconsistencies in his BAC testimony and undermines his credibility as a forensic-toxicology expert.
California Racial Justice Act: Courts Must Allow Time to Prepare
California Racial Justice Act procedure on continuances and time to prepare a Penal Code § 745 claim, with practical implications for preserving the record.
Los Angeles Superior Court Expert Witness Panel Letter
I am writing to address my concerns regarding my repeated and continued exclusion from the Los Angeles Superior Court expert witness panel. I am a Black man who has been licensed by the California State Bar since 2003. I hold a bachelor’s degree in biology, a Juris Doctorate, a Master of Science in…
Racial Justice Act Resources
Official statutes, rules, forms, advocacy resources, and current 2026 California Racial Justice Act guides for Penal Code § 745 research, discovery, remedies, retroactivity, habeas practice, discriminatory language, and jury selection.
Homeless Veteran Wins $400K After 7-Year Legal Battle Against Orange County Deputies
Los Angeles, CA (May 22, 2025) – It’s been 7 years in the making, but homeless veteran Jeremy Holloway has finally prevailed in his federal civil rights case against the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Ed Barley’s Reputation, Alleged No-Shows and Flawed BAC Testimony
This post criticizes Ed Barley’s professional reputation, alleged failures to appear after accepting expert appointments and repeated BAC opinions that the author argues are scientifically unsound.
Absorption-Phase BAC Readings: What They Actually Show
When I first stepped on the expert witness scene about 1.5 decades ago, I learned everything from Dr. Rose.
California Racial Justice Act Motion: Filed Case Materials
This post provides the filed California Racial Justice Act motion and explains the legal arguments, factual record and relief requested in the case materials.
Dr. Vina Spiehler: Professional-Credibility Critique and Sources
This post presents the author’s direct professional-credibility critique of Dr. Vina Spiehler, including the testimony, qualifications and case experiences relied on for its conclusions.
Why Ed Barley’s Credentials Do Not Establish Formal Toxicology Training
This article presents the author’s critical review of Ed Barley’s claimed toxicology training, court-panel qualifications, and the standards used to evaluate expert testimony.
Ed Barley’s Biochemistry Degree Does Not Make Him a Forensic Toxicologist
This article presents a documented critique comparing Ed Barley’s biochemistry education with formal forensic-toxicology training and expert-qualification standards.
Tenant Rights Verdict: $2 Million Jury Award
Okorie Okorocha was pivotal in securing a landmark victory in a tenant rights case, where the jury awarded a $1.3 million verdict and punitive damages. The punitive damages were settled for an additional $700,000 for a total stipulated judgment of $2 million.
