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Bericon can provide expert assessment of roadside and evidential breath testing procedures including use of Intoxilyzer, Intoximeter and Camic instruments. Were the correct instructions given by the police officers and was the instrument correctly calibrated? Alongside this, Bericon is able to comment on the functioning and performance of roadside or portable and evidential breath testing…

Drug field tests are rapid screening tools used to identify suspected illicit substances on-site. While these tests are quick and convenient, they are prone to false positives due to their limited specificity and susceptibility to cross-reactivity with legal substances. As such, their results should be treated as preliminary and not conclusive. Challenging field test results…

In the UK, medicinal cannabis, including vaporised THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), can be prescribed under specific circumstances for patients with conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, or severe treatment-resistant epilepsy. The use of vaporised THC provides a rapid onset of effects, allowing for more precise symptom management, particularly for pain and spasticity. Case Study – Key…

Bericon is often asked to prepare reports evaluating the effects of ammonia exposure on individuals in close quarters. These assessments also include analysing the persistence of ammonia residues on clothing, typically involving laboratory examination of items. Case Study – Key Information: The defendant was charged with a series of offences relating to an incident in…

Forensic science is an interdisciplinary field that bridges science and the legal system, playing a crucial role in solving crimes, understanding evidence, and achieving justice. Forensic science experts, with their specialised skills, work to analyse evidence and provide insights that help law enforcement and legal teams understand the details of a case.  Here, we’ll explore…