Assignment:
Overview:
One of the most common uses of forensic toxicology is to determine if an individual who was pulled over by police and suspected of drunk driving is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Instructions:
In this assignment you will choose ONE of the following topics to discuss:
• The commonly used field sobriety tests include the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the walk and turn, and the one leg stand. Describe what these tests are and what police officers are looking for when asking a suspect to perform these tests.
• The breathalyzer test can be conducted to determine a person's blood alcohol level. How does the test work? Is there a difference in the reliability of hand-held tests versus the ones at the police station?
• There are criteria for maximum blood alcohol levels in commercial and noncommercial drivers. What are they? What does blood alcohol level mean in terms of how the body absorbs and eliminates alcohol?
Requirements:
• Submit a Word document in APA format.
• Maximum two pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages.
• At least two resources.