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POCA – Case Study

Written by: Alan Baker 23rd December, 2024

How can Bericon help with your POCA cases? Drug use and valuation analysis play a critical role in legal contexts where substance-related issues arise. The expertise of Bericon’s team proves invaluable when providing valuable evidence for use in cases. Whether cases involve drug trafficking, possession, distribution or manufacturing. Forensic evidence in drug cases is often…

Drugs in Hair – Case Study

Written by: Alan Baker 20th December, 2024

Drugs can be incorporated into hair through the bloodstream during hair growth, making hair analysis a valuable tool in forensic toxicology. This method can detect a wide range of substances, including illegal drugs, prescription medications, and their metabolites, over an extended period, often months or even years. Unlike blood or urine tests, which provide a…

SCRAM Bracelet: Continuous Alcohol Monitoring – Case Study

Written by: Alan Baker 19th December, 2024

SCRAM bracelets are advanced devices used for continuous alcohol monitoring, offering a way to track an individual’s alcohol consumption patterns. Worn around the ankle, they detect alcohol through perspiration, providing detailed insights into daily usage. Commonly used for periods of 30, 60, or 90 days, they are often employed in legal or rehabilitation settings to…

Post-Driving Drug Consumption – Case Study

Written by: Alan Baker 18th December, 2024

Motorists are subjected to Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act. This is an offence where the individual has driven or been in charge of a motor vehicle with a concentration of specified controlled drug above specified its limit. Bericon can prepare court-ready reports in relation to:  – Post-Driving Drug Consumption- providing a possible defence that…

Acid Attack – Case Study

Written by: Alan Baker 17th December, 2024

Bericon is often asked to prepare reports evaluating the effects of corrosive liquid exposure, such as acid, on individuals in close quarters. These assessments also include analysing the persistence of acid residues on clothing, typically involving laboratory examination of the items. Case Study – Key Information – The defendant was accused with Applying a Corrosive…

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