It has been a wonderful year for me both professionally and personally. Here are the stats: I have been invited to talk in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Due to scheduling conflicts and other matters, I could not honor them all. I always feel guilty in not being able to present to everyone […]
More on the forensics of synthetic drugs: synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones
The forensic world continues to grapple with the forensics of identifying synthetic drugs and their pharmacological and analytical chemistry characteristics. As we have written before just because there may be laws on the books or emergency or permanent regulations outlawing certain drugs and their analogues doesn’t mean that they can actually prove scientifically that the […]
Are fingerprint identifications merely an opinion?
The short answer to the question to question that is the title of the post is an unequivocal yes! There is a very good article that was published in the Daily Telegraph which is a daily morning newspaper that has a wide distribution primarily in the United kingdom, but also internationally. It is presented here […]
Week 78 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge
Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]
Hemolysis in a blood sample when using headspace analysis by GC-FID
Hemolysis is a particular problem in the proper quantification of EtOH in a blood sample. First let’s define what it is: What does it look like? Red blood cells without (left and middle) and with (right) hemolysis. If as little as 0.5% of the red blood cells are hemolyzed, the released hemoglobin will cause the […]
What criminal defense attorneys do, matters
You know what? Standing up for what is right, good and legal is not easy. Being a criminal defense lawyer is difficult. it takes daily re-dedication. It can be depressing in that the cards are stacked against the accused, the system largely is impervious to systemic changes. We get yelled at by judges. The behavior […]
The Week 77 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is Announced
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week Please visit the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The week 77 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to: Mehul B. Anjaria According to the website of Geek, the following is offered: According to the website of Geek, the following is offered: MBA DNA Consulting, LLC was founded […]
Week 77 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge
Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]
Commingled DNA interpretation: Deconvolution of Mixed DNA samples
We have written here before about DNA in several posts. In the case of mixed samples that come from true unknowns, the interpretation of the contributing source is far from an act of rigid mathematics, but truly requires interpretation. Wherever there interpretation, there is a chance of getting it wrong. The Scientific Working Group on […]
DNA Interpretation: The Prosecutor’s Fallacy
We have written here before about DNA in several posts. DNA is a very power tool is used correctly. It can free the falsely accused. It can also be used to condemn a man to death. Often times it is incorrectly reported and its value and relevance can also be extrapolated to beyond what the […]
The Week 76 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is announced
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week Please visit the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The week 76 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to: Kim Keheley Frye, Esquire Kim Frye, Esquire According to the website of Geek, the following is offered: A proud Georgia native, Kim grew up in Cobb county and […]
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