Forensic Toxicology Blog
Evidence-based articles about toxicology, expert testimony, legal developments, alcohol, drugs, and forensic testing.
How DNA Contamination Can Change a Court Case
When a crime occurs, scientists may use DNA evidence to ascertain who are possible suspects and, in some cases, find them guilty in court. Yet relying so heavily on such a sensitive test can have consequences, especially in criminal court cases.
Why an Expert Witness Can Change a Case Outcome
Every court case is different, meaning the experts the case requires will vary, whether for the benefit of the prosecution or defense. Hiring an expert witness means that there will be someone with a deep understanding of the subject under litigation to weigh in on the case.
Medical Marijuana Cards: Rights, Limits and What to Know
Legalizing marijuana continues to be a hot topic in the United States, whether speaking about recreational or medicinal use. At the time of printing, it was legal to purchase marijuana for medical use in 33 states – with more states, such as Kentucky , advancing bills for legalizing.
Sweat Patch Drug Testing: Accuracy and Limitations
Toxicology plays a large role in various legal cases by serving as evidence for or against the presence of drugs and alcohol in the human body. As the science of toxicology constantly progresses and advances, different methods are introduced to the industry.
Can Blood Tests Determine a Person’s Age?
Forensic Science has progressed over the years, with the advancements in blood testing proving to be extremely useful in many cases. Although TV shows today, such as CSI or True Detective, make blood testing and DNA analysis seem unsurpassable, the current forms of blood testing have had their…
The Opioid Epidemic: A Toxicology Report
The United States has paid a heavy toll for the nation’s opioid epidemic. Opioid-related deaths have placed a heavy burden on the country and one of the hidden impacts of this crisis is how it affects American pathologists across the United States.
Recreational Marijuana Use: A Toxicology Co-Counsel’s Analysis
While attorneys are well versed in the proper practices of law, it is often necessary for them to seek co-counsel in specific fields. One field that continues to be searched for by attorneys is toxicology co-counsel .
Drug-Injection Sites: An Expert-Witness Analysis
A few months ago, a panel consisting of expert witnesses , drug experts and politicians met to discuss the opioid epidemic devastating New England. The panel promoted safe injection sites as a solution. A safe injection site is a place an addict could inject heroin without fear of getting arrested.
New Drug-Testing Protocols: A Forensic Toxicologist’s Analysis
Forensic toxicologists all over the country are tasked with testing evidence collected from all of the crime scenes that law enforcement personnel investigate. This testing includes drug evidence from every crime scene imaginable, from homicides to simple traffic citations for drug possession…
Expert-Witness Challenges in the Courtroom
This article explains Expert-Witness Challenges in the Courtroom and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
DUI Alcohol Testing: Methods, Accuracy and Limitations
This article explains DUI Alcohol Testing: Methods, Accuracy and Limitations and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
Gunshot Residue Testing: Methods, Evidence and Limitations
This article explains Gunshot Residue Testing: Methods, Evidence and Limitations and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.
