All substances can produce harmful and toxic affects if consumed or exposed to in excessive amounts.
Toxicology analysis of biological specimens is a useful tool to identify and quantify the presence of legal and illegal drugs. Toxicology testing provides an investigative tool into the cause and manner of death in post-mortem samples as well as support or refute a defendant or victim account of ingestion and administration of legal and illegal drugs thereby affecting cognitive and motor functions of the respective individual.
Cognitive and motor function capacities are considered the human performance affects of legal and illegal drugs. The human performance affects of toxicology analysis are reflected in DUI (Driving Under the Influence) cases, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) cases and DFSC (Drug facilitated Sex Crimes) cases.
“Sola dosis facit venenum”
(The dose makes the poison)
—Paracelsus—
The forensic consulting experts at Capitol Forensics are experienced in toxicology analysis interpretation and are able to provide strategic guidance on the significance of toxicology evidence in your case.
We are available to interpret DUI, DWI, DFSC and postmortem toxicology results and assist in litigation preparation.
We provide an independent assessment of the entire case file, chain of custody, methods used and significance of the analytical results.