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Why Accurate Drug Valuation Matters

Written by: Megan Smith 29th April, 2025

When it comes to criminal cases involving controlled substances, one of the most critical components in building a strong legal defence is expert drug valuation. At Bericon Forensics, we specialise in providing precise and defensible drug valuation, helping solicitors and legal professionals challenge assumptions and build robust cases. What Is Drug Valuation and Why Does…

UK Drug Driving Laws: A Decade of Section 5A

Written by: Bericon Forensics 7th March, 2025

Introduction This month marks a significant milestone in road safety legislation in the UK. It has been ten years since Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 came into force. Introduced through the Crime and Courts Act 2013, this law created the offence of driving with a concentration of a specified controlled drug above…

Effects of Blood Alcohol Concentrations

Written by: Bericon Forensics 26th February, 2025

Toxicology Report: A toxicology report has revealed that Liam Payne had a blood alcohol (ethanol) concentration of 270 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood (270mg%) at the time of his death (in addition to the presence of metabolites of cocaine and the prescribed anti-depressant, Sertraline). In this blog, a Bericon Forensics expert will…