Expert No. 45691 – CA(N)
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Expertise Description: Experienced forensic toxicologist consulting in the areas of drug and alcohol metabolism, drug and alcohol testing, the effects of alcohol and drugs, and toxicology testing in general. Has testified in court over 2000 times. More than 30 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
| Addictions Medicine | Medical | Toxicology |
| Alcohol and Drugs | Substance Abuse | |
| Drugs and Alcohol | Toxicologist |
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Human performance in relation to alcohol and drug intoxication
- forensic toxicology in proceedings
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Clinical Toxicologist
- Supervision of 6 toxicologists, new testing methods, routine testing of forensic specimen
- Forensic and clinical toxicology testing on biological and solid dose materials
- Research - Ethanol drug analysis on over 100,000 specimen (blood, urine, and solid dose)
- Participation in organized seminars, studying and observing effects of alcohol on human performance
- Evaluating the effects of alcohol on field sobriety tests and driving tests
Licenses & Certifications:
| Clinical Toxicologist Scientist |
| Forensic Alcohol Supervisor |
| Forensic Alcohol Analyst |
| Forensic Urine Drug Testing (FUDI) Laboratory Inspector Certificate |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Forensic Science, Chemistry Teaching Minor | California State University at Sacramento | |
| A.A. | Consumnes River College |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- California Association of Toxicologists (C.A.T.)
- American Academy of Forensic Scientists (A.A.F.S)
- American College of Forensic Examiners (A.C.F.E.)
Other Career Highlights:
| Pub. "Evidence of Alcohol Intoxication," Chapter of Scientific Evidence in California Criminal Cases |
| Pub. "Understanding Urine Drug Testing, Part I," Family Law Counselor Issue |
| Pub. "Does Dilution Mean Dirty?" Family Law Counselor Issue |
