THC/ Cannabis Toxicology: Recognizing Impairment (2024 Edition)

Blake Stutzman
Blake Stutzman | Godoy Medical Forensics

Blake Stutzman earned his BS in toxicology from Northeast Louisiana University. Blake has been in the forensics field for 25 years.

On-Demand: April 5, 2024

This class is included in the Federal Bar Association CLE Pass

Subscribe to Federal Bar Association CLE Pass...
Co-Sponsored by myLawCLE
Get this course, plus over 1,000+ of live webinars.
Learn More
MCLE Credit Information:

Select Your State Below to View CLE Credit Information

1 hour CLE
Tuition: $95.00
Training 5 or more people?

Sign-up for a law firm subscription plan and each attorney in the firm receives free access to all CLE Programs

Program Summary

With the legalization of marijuana and the recent innovations in the delivery and ingestion of Cannabis in both psychoactive and non-psychoactive forms, there has been a surge of Cannabis related cases in the criminal arena. This presentation is designed to educate attorneys and investigators on the DRE process and how it applies when Cannabis is the drug perceived to be resulting in impairment.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Be familiar with the chemical breakdown of THC and understand the psychoactive vs non-psychoactive metabolites
  • Have an understanding of the DRE 12-step process
  • Be aware of the pitfalls of Field Sobriety Tests and the DRE examination
  • Be familiar with some studies and court cases related to THC and DRE examinations

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Blake Stutzman_FedBar

Blake Stutzman | Godoy Medical Forensics

Blake Stutzman earned his BS in toxicology from Northeast Louisiana University. Blake has been in the forensics field for 25 years. He has over 19 years of working both public and private labs where he gained the knowledge and foundations of his career working in the narcotics and toxicology division. During this time, he also served as a qualified expert witness and presented scientific data and results to judges and jurors. In addition, he has also presented facts in depositions for civil cases. He has also acted as a guest speaker at DRE training for law enforcement officers as a Forensic Specialist, and an adjunct professor teaching a toxicology course at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge for their forensic science program.

Company

Godoy Medical Forensics

Godoy Medical Forensics is a medico-legal consulting firm that specializes in criminal law. We have assisted the prosecution and the defense on over 1000 cases and offer assistance in civil cases as well. We have experts in Strangulation, Blunt Force Trauma, Child Abuse, and Traumatic Brain Injury. While our offices are located out of Northern California, we have nurses on both sides of the country ready to testify in your case. Our doctors are specialists in Forensic Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, and Radiology. We are accepting new cases and work with both private attorneys and government organizations. Contact us today at [email protected].

Agenda

I. Chemical breakdown/Toxicology | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

II. Retrograde extrapolation discussion | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

III. DRE – a review of the 12-step evaluation | 2:20pm – 2:30pm

IV. Scientific studies | 2:30pm – 2:40pm

V. Court cases | 2:40pm – 2:50pm

VI. Pitfalls | 2:50pm – 3:00pm

More CLE Webinars
Trending CLE Webinars
The Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Obligations
The Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Obligations
Law Offices of Jonathan H. (Jason) Warner, P.A.
On-Demand
IRS Penalty Abatement Made Easy
IRS Penalty Abatement Made Easy
Green & Sklarz, LLC
On-Demand
Gun Trust Law (2024 Edition)
Gun Trust Law (2024 Edition)
Partner, Davenport Evans Lawyers
On-Demand
Revocable Living Trusts from Start to Finish (2024 Edition)
Revocable Living Trusts from Start to Finish (2024 Edition) Thu, November 21, 2024
On-Demand
Live Replay
Lawyers Serving on Boards
Lawyers Serving on Boards
Howard Brod Brownstein, CTP.
Essential Accounting Principles Every Attorney Should Know
Essential Accounting Principles Every Attorney Should Know
LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
On-Demand
Creating a Trial Notebook: From A - Z (Including 1hr of Ethics)
Creating a Trial Notebook: From A - Z (Including 1hr of Ethics) Tue, November 26, 2024
On-Demand
Live Replay
Tax Opportunity Zones (2024 Edition)
Tax Opportunity Zones (2024 Edition)
Blank Rome LLP
On-Demand
Litigating Libel and Defamation Cases
Litigating Libel and Defamation Cases
Callahan & Blaine, APLC.
On-Demand
Will Drafting 101 (2024 Edition)
Will Drafting 101 (2024 Edition)
Partner, Davenport Evans Lawyers
On-Demand
Upcoming CLE Webinars
Attorney Billing 101 (2025 Edition)
Attorney Billing 101 (2025 Edition) Wed, November 13, 2024
Live Webcast
Playing Defense at 30(b)(6) Depositions (2024 Edition)
Playing Defense at 30(b)(6) Depositions (2024 Edition) Thu, November 14, 2024
On-Demand
Live Replay
The Current State of Play of Carbon Credit Markets
The Current State of Play of Carbon Credit Markets Fri, November 15, 2024
Live Webcast
Defending Sex Crimes from Investigation to Trial
Defending Sex Crimes from Investigation to Trial Mon, November 18, 2024
Live Webcast
Revocable Living Trusts from Start to Finish (2024 Edition)
Revocable Living Trusts from Start to Finish (2024 Edition) Thu, November 21, 2024
On-Demand
Live Replay
Storytelling for Advocacy
Storytelling for Advocacy Fri, November 22, 2024
Live Webcast