Enzymatic serum ethanol testing is frequently used in hospitals to determine the alcohol concentration in individuals who are being treated following motor vehicle accidents.  The subsequent use of these results in the prosecution of individuals accused of driving while intoxicated has implications in both science and the law. A case study is presented regarding a car accident and the prosecution of the driver of the car for DWI using an enzymatic serum ethanol concentration of 266.  A detailed examination of the medical records and testing methodology, coupled with expert testimony, exposed the likely falsely elevated BAC result.

Blood alcohol content by enzymatic assay:  A case study

247th National Meeting (2014)

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