This course provides practicing attorneys an intensive day course in forensic
laboratory toxicology. The course focuses on several relevant topics for the
litigator, including:
- Urine analysis alcohol and drug testing;
- Blood and breath alcohol testing;
- Hair follicle drug testing;
- National Academy of Sciences reports;
- Laboratory specimen chain of custody procedures and litigation package
materials;
- Case law; and
- Discovery requests and trial preparation.
The course involves practical review of laboratory testing result reports or
litigation packages from alcohol and drug cases. Drug and alcohol eliminations
and testing results will be discussed. The course involves review of forensic
urine analysis drug tests, blood alcohol results, and breath alcohol results.
Widmark calculations, micro-method tests designed to detect blood alcohol
levels, will be discussed. Different approaches to drug testing and analytical
techniques, including immunoassays, thin layer chromatography, gas
chromatography, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS), and infrared breath
machines, will be discussed. Upon completing the course, practicing attorneys
will possess practical knowledge and experience for:
- Reviewing scientific data contained in laboratory testing result reports
and litigation packages;
- Requesting relevant information from opposing counsel; and
- Understanding different analytical instruments and techniques utilized in
the forensic laboratory.
The expert witness portion of the course focuses on how to utilize an expert
witness and prepare cross-examination in the courtroom effectively. Practical
cases will be discussed to supplement theoretical concepts and facilitate
classroom learning.
Cost: $275.00
Invited Attendees: Attorneys; New Attorneys; Law Students
Sponsored by: Toxicology Laboratories,
Inc.