Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action
ROBERT F. BORKENSTEIN COURSE ON ALCOHOL
AND HIGHWAY SAFETY: TESTING, RESEARCH AND LITIGATION
Founded by Robert F. Borkenstein, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
Barry K. Logan, Ph.D., Executive Director
Patrick Harding, Associate Course Director
J. Robert Zettl, Course Manager
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
May 15-20, 2022
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held in the Indiana University Memorial Union Alumni Hall in Bloomington, IN. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory except by permission.
Sunday May 15, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration, distribution of course materials, payment of fees.
LUNCH PROVIDED
12:00 – 12:30
Introduction/Orientation
Mr. Randall Beaty
Barry K. Logan, PhD
12:30 – 1:30
Historical Perspective on Forensic Blood and Breath Alcohol Testing
Dr. Alan Wayne Jones, Guest Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Linköping, Sweden.
1:30– 1:45 – BREAK
1:45 – 3:00
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol
Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, Robson Forensics, Lancaster PA
3:00- 3:15 – BREAK
3:15 – 4:30
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol (continued)
Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, Robson Forensics, Lancaster PA
5:30 – 7:30
Welcome Dinner
Attendees are invited to join the faculty for dinner and hosted bar, location TBA
Monday May 16, 2022
8:00 – 9:15 am
Chemistry and Biochemistry of Alcohol
Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30– 10:30
Primer on the Forensic Pharmacokinetics of Ethanol
Dr. Alan Wayne Jones, Guest Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Linköping, Sweden.
10:30 – 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 12:00
Statistical Applications and Uncertainty of Measurement in Forensic Toxicology
Mr. Rodney Gullberg, Clearview Statistical Consulting, Seattle, WA
12:00 – 1:00 – LUNCH
1:00 – 2:15
Countermeasures for Reducing Alcohol Impaired Driving Fatalities
James Fell, Principal Research Scientist, NORC at the University of Chicago- Bethesda, MD, Office
2:15 – 2:30 BREAK
2:30 – 3:45
Blood Alcohol Analysis: Theory and Practice
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
3:45 – 4:00 – BREAK
4:00 – 5:15
Breath Alcohol Instrumentation: Theory and Practice
Mr. Randall Beaty, Deputy Scientific Director, Crime Laboratory Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, TX
Tuesday May 17, 2022
8:00 – 9:00 am
The Use of Total Body Water in Alcohol Calculations
Dr. Peter Maskell, FMS University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
9:00 – 9:15 – BREAK
9:15 – 10:45
Practice and Pitfalls of Retrograde Extrapolation and Widmark Calculations
Ms. Alka Lohmann, Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Richmond, VA
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
Neurocognitive Effects of Alcohol
Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA
12:00 – 1:00 – LUNCH
1:00 – 2:00
On-road Driving Studies: Alcohol
Dr. Eef Theunissen, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
2:00 – 2:15 – BREAK
2:15 – 3:15
On-road Driving Studies: Alcohol and THC Combined
Dr. Eef Theunissen, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
3:15 – 3:30 – BREAK
3:30 – 4:45
Principles and Application of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (Followed by Demonstration of Fatal Vision Goggles)
Mr. Joseph Turner, Retired, Muncie Indiana Police Department
Wednesday May 18, 2022
8:00 – 9:00 am
Distribution of Ethanol between Blood and other Biological Specimens from Living and Deceased Persons
Dr. Alan Wayne Jones, Guest Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Linköping, Sweden.
9:00 – 9:15 – BREAK
9:15 – 10:30
Legal Framework for DUI: Statutory Issues, Constitutional Issues and Case Law
Mr. Boris Moczula, JD, New Jersey
10:30 – 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 11:45
Legal Framework for DUI: Statutory Issues, Constitutional Issues and Case Law (continued)
11:45 – 12:45 – LUNCH
12:45 – 1:45
The Confrontation Clause and Scientific Testimony
Mr. Boris Moczula, JD, New Jersey
1:45 – 2:00 – BREAK
2:00 – 3:00
Implementation of Forensic Standards and Guidelines
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
3:00 – 3:30 – BREAK and CLASS PHOTO
3:30 – 4:45
The Current Scene Panel Discussion: All Available Faculty
5:00 - 7:00
Wine and Cheese Reception – University Club (IMU)
Thursday May 19, 2022
8:00 – 9:15 am
Behavioral and Performance Effects of Alcohol on Driving
Dr. Dary Fiorentino, DF Consulting, Los Angeles CA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30– 10:30
Behavioral and Performance Effects of Alcohol on Driving (continued)
10:30– 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 12:00
Analysis and Response to Defense Challenges in Forensic Alcohol Testing
Mr. Patrick Harding, Emeritus Toxicology Section Director, WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
12:00 – 1:00 - LUNCH
1:00 – 2:15
Analysis and Response to Defense Challenges in Forensic Alcohol Testing (continued)
2:15 – 2:30 – BREAK
2:30 – 3:45
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, Bend, Oregon
3:45 – 4:00 BREAK
4:00 – 5:00
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles (continued)
5:30 – 7:30
OPTIONAL SESSION:
Tutorial on Statistical Applications of Alcohol Data – Oak Room
Mr. Rodney Gullberg, Clearview Statistical Consulting, Seattle, WA
Friday May 20, 2022
8:00 –9:15 am
Moot Court
Hon. MJ Menendez, CFSRE, Willow Grove, PA
Mr. Boris Moczula, JD, New Jersey
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, Bend, Oregon
Mr. Joseph Turner, Retired, Muncie Indiana Police Department
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30 – 10:30
Moot Court (continued)
10:30 – 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 11:30
Courtroom Testimony Q&A and Discussion
11:30 – 11:45
Presentation of Certificates and Close of Course
Mr. J. Robert Zettl