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Introduction to
Topics: Alcohol & Drugs
- Important Alcohol-related Topics:
- Alcohol Concentration Test Results
- Total Alcohol Consumption
- BAC at the Time-of-Interest
- Expected Effects Based on BAC
- Consistent/Inconsistent Statements
- Case-related Comparisons
- Important Drug-related Topics
- Absorption, Distribution, and Elimination of Drugs
- Drug-related accident or incident including death
Abstract:
Alcohol and Drugs: A review of some of the most important
questions encountered in alcohol or drug-related cases.
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- Absorption-distribution-elimination of alcohol
- Alcohol test specimens and test methods
- Alcohol-related effects and risk of accident
- Alcohol and aggressive behavior
- Liquor liability
Abstract: Fate of Alcohol: The
processes and factors related to the absorption, distribution, and elimination
of alcohol are discussed.
Alcohol Testing: Pre-mortem alcohol test specimens (whole blood, blood serum,
breath, and urine), alcohol test methods, and the reliability of test results
are discussed.
Effects of Alcohol: The effects of alcohol and risk of alcohol-related accident
are discussed.
Behavioral Effects: Theories regarding the relationships between
personal/family/social history, environmental/circumstantial features, alcohol
consumption, and aggressive behavior are discussed.
Liquor Liability: Some of the most important aspects of alcohol-related case
analysis are illustrated in a discussion of liquor liability.
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- Total Alcohol Consumption
- BACs at Specific Times
- Alcohol-related Effects and Relevnt Factors
- Examination of an Expert
- Case Exhibits
- Review and Preparation for Expert Testimony
- Vetting a Potential Liquor Liability Expert
Abstract: Case analysis
is discussed including (1) the reliability of blood serum alcohol
testing, (2) calculation of the amount of alcohol consumed by a patron,
(3) the estimation of the patron’s BAC at the time of last service, (4)
the relationship between BAC and expected alcohol-related effects
including visible or obvious intoxication, (5)
patron-specific features such as history of alcohol consumption and acquired
tolerance to BAC-related effects, and (6) comparison of case testimony with
(1-5). Approaches to the examination of an alcohol expert are also discussed.
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- Absorption-distribution-elimination of drugs
- Patient (i.e. therapeutic) drug monitoring
- Premortem drug testing … specimens and methods
- Postmortem drug testing … specimens and methods
- Drug-related effects
- Case analysis
Abstract:
A more detailed review of drug-related topics.
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- Carbon Monoxide
- Lead Paint
- Case Consultation and the Internet
- Specialized Service - Literature Review
Abstract:
Two very brief introductions to two toxic torts and the
use of case-specific consultation.
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Case
Consultation: A List of Examples and Two Illustrations
- A List of Example Assignments
- Illustration: Examination of an Expert - Case-specific
Options
- Illustration: Liquor Liability - Report for Mediation
Abstract: The List of
Example Assignments reflects the diversity of potential case
consultation assignments - Assignments which can be case-specific (e.g.
the reliability of a postmortem drug test result) or topic-specific
(e.g. the occurence, nature, extent, and relevance of tolerance in a
liquor liability case) or strategic (i.e. consultation and discussion
related to the examination of an expert witness).
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- Drug-related Topics
- Drug-related Death
- Probationary Drug Testing
- Drug-related Discovery
- Retesting for Drugs
- Aggressive Behavior
- Foreseeability of Risk
- DWI-Drugs
Note: While most of Dr. Pape’s
work relates to matters subject to civil litigation, he does sometimes agree to
review, consult, or testify in criminal cases. The newsletter discusses topics
of interest to criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors.
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