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
December 5-10, 2021
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, December 5, 2021
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration, distribution of course materials, payment of fees.
LUNCH PROVIDED
12:00 – 12:30
Introduction/Orientation
J. Robert Zettl
Dr. Barry K. Logan
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. Robert B. Forney Jr., Chief Toxicologist, Office of Lucas County Coroner, Toledo, Ohio; and Clinical Associate Professor, Medical University of Ohio.
3:00- 3:15 – BREAK
3:15 – 4:30
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol (continued)
5:30 – 7:30
Welcome Dinner
Attendees are invited to join the faculty for dinner and hosted bar, location TBD
Monday, December 6, 2021
8:00 – 9:00 am
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol (continued)
Dr. Robert B. Forney Jr., Chief Toxicologist, Office of Lucas County Coroner, Toledo, Ohio; and Clinical Associate Professor, Medical University of Ohio.
9:00 – 9:15 – BREAK
9:15 – 10:30
Chemistry and Biochemistry of Alcohol
Dr. Barry K. Logan, NMS Labs, Willow Grove PA.
10:30 – 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 11:45
Primer on the Forensic Pharmacokinetics of Ethanol
Dr. Alan Wayne Jones, Guest Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Linköping, Sweden.
11:45 – 12:45 – LUNCH
12:45 – 2:00
Re-establishing Progress on Reducing Alcohol Impaired Driving Fatalities
James Fell, Principal Research Scientist, NORC at the University of Chicago- Bethesda, MD, Office
2:00 – 2:15 BREAK
2:15 – 3:30
Blood Alcohol Analysis: Theory and Practice
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
3:30– 3:45 – BREAK
3:45 – 5:00
Breath Alcohol Instrumentation: Theory and Practice
Ms. Teri Martin, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
8:00 – 9:15 am
Practice and Pitfalls of Retrograde Extrapolation and Widmark Calculations
Ms. Alka Lohmann, Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Richmond, VA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30 – 10:45
Practice and Pitfalls of Retrograde Extrapolation and Widmark Calculations (continued)
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
Predicting Impairment: The Role of BAC and Complexity of the Driving Task
Ms. Teri Martin, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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, 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, December 8, 2021
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
The Changing Landscape: Standards in the Forensic Laboratory
Mr. Randall Beaty, Deputy Scientific Director, Crime Laboratory Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, TX
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, December 9, 2021
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
Statistical Applications in Forensic Toxicology
Mr. Rodney Gullberg, Clearview Statistical Consulting, Seattle, WA
3:45 – 4:00 – BREAK
4:00 – 5:30
Moot Court – location TBD
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
Mr. Randall Beaty, Deputy Scientific Director, Crime Laboratory Service, Texas DPS, Austin, TX
5:45 – 7:30
OPTIONAL SESSION:
Tutorial on Statistical Applications of Alcohol Data – location TBD
Mr. Rodney Gullberg, Clearview Statistical Consulting, Seattle, WA
Friday, December 10, 2021
8:00 –9:15 am
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, Bend, Oregon
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30 – 10:30
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles (continued)
10:30 – 10:45 – BREAK
10:45 – 11:30
Discussion - Expert Testimony: Practical Considerations
Mr. Patrick Harding
Ms. Kari Hathorn
11:30 – 11:45
Presentation of Certificates and Close of Course
Mr. J. Robert Zettl, Mr. Patrick Harding