Forensic Science International Supplement Series
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 27-28, December 2009

Drunk drivers—Chances for and difficulties in giving medico-legal opinions on drivers’ alcohol intoxication levels, on the basis of the material analyzed in the Forensic Medicine Department, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice in the years 2003–2007

Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland

Received 21 July 2009; accepted 3 August 2009.

Abstract 

The authors have conducted a statistical analysis of 340 court files investigated in the Forensic Medicine Department Medical University of Silesia, Katowice in the years 2003–2007 with regard to chances for as well as difficulties in giving medico-legal opinions on drivers’ alcohol intoxication levels, which would be valid for court purposes.

Keywords: Drunk drivers, Alcohol intoxication, Road accidents

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PII: S1875-1741(09)00020-2

doi:10.1016/j.fsisup.2009.08.007

Forensic Science International Supplement Series
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 27-28, December 2009

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