Blood Alcohol Content Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, personal injury law, DUI/DWI cases, forensic toxicology, and traffic accident reconstruction. Some of the most common BAC expert witness specialties also include pharmacology, alcohol metabolism, field sobriety testing, breathalyzer operation and interpretation, and drug interactions with alcohol. They can opine on the effects of alcohol consumption on motor skills, the accuracy of blood alcohol testing methods, the impact of alcohol on decision-making abilities, the role of alcohol in traffic accidents, and the validity of DUI/DWI charges.

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Review Fee $375/hr

This highly qualified expert has a BS from the University of Illinois, a MPA from Governors State University, and a PhD from Walden University (residency performed at Indiana University). Dr. Henson is an independent drug and alcohol testing consultant, providing drug and alcohol testing evaluations, research, and expert testimony. He has been qualified as an expert in field sobriety testing, drug and alcohol testing, physiology, and pharmacology in criminal, civil, and employment law cases across the United States. Dr. Henson has served as a police officer, police administrator, a police academy instructor supervising the alcohol testing program at the University of Illinois, a college professor at multiple institutions, and as a Dean of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. He has served on several advisory and research committees related to law enforcement and drug and alcohol testing using breath, blood, urine, saliva, and field sobriety testing. Clients have included fortune 500 companies, professional athletes (NBA & MLB), employee unions, and government entities.

President and Principle Consultant, Alcohol/Drug Testing Consultancy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Walden University

Peoria |

Illinois

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FAQs for Blood Alcohol Content Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) expert witness in court cases?

A BAC expert witness provides scientific analysis and interpretation of blood alcohol content results, often crucial in DUI/DWI cases, personal injury suits, or wrongful death claims.

What types of cases can a BAC expert witness handle?

They typically handle cases involving drunk driving, intoxication-related accidents, workplace alcohol testing disputes, and any case where blood alcohol levels are relevant.

Are there subspecialties within the field of BAC expert witnessing?

Yes, some experts specialize in areas like forensic toxicology, pharmacology, or breathalyzer technology which all play roles in determining and interpreting BAC levels.

How can a BAC expert witness help in challenging the accuracy of breathalyzer results?

These experts can evaluate the calibration and maintenance records of the device used, the procedure followed during testing, and other factors that may affect accuracy.

Why is it important to hire a BAC expert witness with a background in pharmacology?

A pharmacologist can provide insight into how different substances interact with alcohol in the body, potentially affecting an individual's impairment level or BAC reading.

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