GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may affect how quickly alcohol is absorbed, raising questions about what a later breath or blood test can tell us about a driver’s BAC at the time of a stop. Learn what defense attorneys should look for in the case timeline and how forensic review can help assess the evidence.
Read MoreIn forensic science, identifying a substance is rarely as simple as looking at a sample and determining what it contains. Blood, urine, seized drugs, unknown powders, environmental samples, and other evidence can contain hundreds or thousands of chemical compounds.
To separate and identify those compounds, forensic laboratories rely on sophisticated analytical instrumentation. Two of the most important technologies are gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Read MoreWhen a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) result is presented in court, many people assume the number is objective and beyond dispute. There is a lot more to consider, and many evidentiary aspects that deserve review.
Read MoreThe patchwork of legal systems across courts and states leads to indigent cases not receiving the independent forensic review that they are entitled to receive.
Read MoreLearn the 10 most important laboratory records attorneys should request when evaluating DUI blood alcohol testing, forensic toxicology, and laboratory reliability.
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