Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence is a scientific treatise for the forensic science practitioner, prosecutor, judge, expert witness, and defense attorney providing authoritative scientific information about various forensic science issues involved in DUI cases. Featuring leading scientists and defense practitioners from across the country, this volume guides the reader through recent developments in evidentiary testing in DUI cases, and discusses contributing factors that may skew test results. This year s edition has a large metrology component to it. Experts discuss quality assurance in breath and blood alcohol testing, the fundamentals of uncertainty of measurement, and the measurand problem in breath alcohol testing. Driving under the influence of drugs has been a recent hot topic in the forensic sciences, and these authors discuss the shortcomings of per se driving under the influence of drugs legislation and give a comprehensive review of a DRE case. Finally, two experts give the reader an insider's view of a post mortem alcohol case. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal and forensic minds of today, as these experts offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this technically-complex and constantly-developing area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.
Chapters Include:
1. Heather L. Harris, MFS, JD, D-ABC - "The Fundamentals of Uncertainty of Measurement"
2. Lauren McLane, JD - "Rejecting 'Truthiness,' Revealing the Problem with the BrAC Measurand"
3. Justin J. McShane, JD, F-AIC, and Katherine McShane, Esquire - "Pennsylvania DUID Prosecution: The Measurand Problem"
4. Laura D. Barfield, BS - "The Effects of Needle Gauge and Type and Tourniquet Application Time on Blood Specimen Composition and Ethanol Concentration"
5. John W. Thurston, JD - "Winds of Change: The Validity of Per Se DUID Legislation"
6. Byron Curtis, PhD, F-ABFT, and Philip M. Kemp, PhD, F-ABFT - "Understanding Postmortem Ethanol"
7. Eric Ganci, JD - "A Case Review: Lab Errors and DRE Missteps"
8. Charles A. Ramsay, JD, and Daniel J. Koewler, JD - "The Problem with the Measurand
Appendices Include:
Appendix A: Cross-Examination of State's Expert Witness Based on Pozner & Dodd Chapter Method
Appendix B: Sample Integrity Experiment: Purpose, Scope, Use, Release and Consent Form
Appendix C: Department of Transportation's Drug Factsheet on Marijuana
