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 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…
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…
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…
Bericon’s team of forensic DNA experts have vast experience providing forensic DNA services. In reviewing cases involving DNA profiles, forensic expert witnesses typically review the following aspects: Whether the DNA forensic scientist has followed appropriate procedures in a case From what starting point did the scientist base their conclusions? The quantity and quality of the DNA samples…
