Can A Toxicologist Determine Whether Medication Or Other Factors May Have Contributed To A False BAC Reading In A DWI Case?
The Role Of A Toxicologist In Your DWI Case Is Important To Your DWI Legal Case
Certainly. While breath test results should not be affected by medications, there may be exceptional circumstances where this can happen. The toxicologist can testify or be cross-examined about such possibilities.
In the case of blood tests, the toxicologist can speculate whether medications might have contributed to the appearance of intoxication.
The blood test may also reveal values for specific drugs or medications, which the toxicologist can discuss in terms of their potential impact. Cross-examination can explore the effects of the medication or drug levels on the person’s impairment at the time of driving.
It’s important to note that the breakdown of drugs into metabolites can indicate whether the drug was taken at therapeutic levels over an extended period, potentially rendering it non-intoxicating. This aspect can be questioned during cross-examination.
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