The myth of specific identification of Marijuana in criminal court Part 2: How is most marijuana testing conducted in the United States?

The myth of specific identification of Marijuana in criminal court Part 2: How is most marijuana testing conducted in the United States?

On January 12, 2012, in Chemistry, Identification, In The Courtroom, Laboratory Procedure, Solid Drug Dose, by Justin J. McShane

In 2006, more than 829,000 people were arrested in this country for marijuana-related offenses alone. Since 1937 with the passage and adoption of the Marihuana Tax Act, marijuana has been effectively prohibited in the United States. Literally millions upon millions of people have been accused of possessing marijuana. The question becomes are these convictions scientifically […]

The myth of specific identification of Marijuana in criminal court Part 1: What is the goal and the purpose testing of unknowns generally?

The myth of specific identification of Marijuana in criminal court Part 1: What is the goal and the purpose testing of unknowns generally?

On January 10, 2012, in Identification, Solid Drug Dose, by Justin J. McShane

In many courtrooms all across the United States today, a state analyst opines under oath that a unknown leafy green vegetable like substance is in fact marijuana. The question becomes, in the typical case, is this a valid conclusion? Is it the whole scientific truth? In this series of posts we are going to examine […]

The Week 80 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

The Week 80 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

On January 8, 2012, in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week, by Justin J. McShane

Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]

The myth of specific identification of Marijuana in criminal court

The myth of specific identification of Marijuana in criminal court

On January 5, 2012, in Identification, Solid Drug Dose, by Justin J. McShane

In courts all across the United States evidence is presented in the prosecution of those charged with possession (either misdemeanor or felony) that the green vegetable substance seized is in fact marijuana. The way that this is typically presented in the courtroom is as an absolute and as a specific qualitative measurement. This series of […]

First, let’s educate all of the lawyers

First, let’s educate all of the lawyers

On January 3, 2012, in Chemistry, Ethics, Ethics: Lawyer, Identification, Laboratory Procedure, Lectures, by Justin J. McShane

The great Bard once penned: All: God save your majesty! Cade: I thank you, good people—there shall be no money; all shall eat and drink on my score, and I will apparel them all in one livery, that they may agree like brothers, and worship me their lord. Dick: The first thing we do, let’s […]

The Week 79 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

The Week 79 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

On January 1, 2012, in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week, by Justin J. McShane

Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]