Forensic Toxicology Blog

Evidence-based articles about toxicology, expert testimony, legal developments, alcohol, drugs, and forensic testing.

28th Jul
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How the Frye Standard Affects Your Case

This article explains How the Frye Standard Affects Your Case and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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3rd Jul
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12 Forensic Toxicology Facts: Testing, Evidence and Myths

Forensic toxicology is the application of drug and poison science to legal questions. It is more than finding a chemical in a sample: practitioners must choose the right specimen and method, distinguish screening from confirmation, evaluate quality controls, and explain what a result can and cannot establish. Updated July 24,…

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26th Jun
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Debunking the Top Forensic Toxicology Myths

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

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19th Jun
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Finding the Right Expert Witness for Your Case

This article explains Finding the Right Expert Witness for Your Case and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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12th Jun
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Using an Expert Witness in a DUI Case

This article explains Using an Expert Witness in a DUI Case and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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5th Jun
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Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing

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

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29th May
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Workplace Drug Testing in California

This article explains Workplace Drug Testing in California and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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28th Apr
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When Do I Need a Forensic Toxicologist?

This article explains When Do I Need a Forensic Toxicologist? and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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20th Apr
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The Role of a Forensic Toxicologist in Court

This article explains The Role of a Forensic Toxicologist in Court and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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14th Apr
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A Brief History of Poisons and Forensic Toxicology

This article explains A Brief History of Poisons and Forensic Toxicology and the scientific, legal or practical evidence readers should understand.

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9th Apr
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Forensic Toxicology and DUIs

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

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6th Apr
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Duties of an Expert Witness

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

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

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