When Sex and Drugs Don't Mix: The Science and the Law

"When Sex and Drugs Don't Mix: The Science and the Law" provides an overview of the substances commonly associated with drug-facilitated sexual assault cases, exploring their mechanisms of action, physiological effects, interactions with alcohol, and the difficulties they pose in toxicology analysis. In the subsequent hour, the program delves into relevant case law and features insights from an experienced criminal defense attorney with prior experience as a prosecutor, offering a seasoned perspective on these intricate cases.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the general properties of drugs used to facilitate sexual assault 
2. Break down the role of alcohol in drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) cases 
3. Classify the challenges in toxicology testing in DFSA cases 
4. Indicate the unique aspects that are involved in these types of cases 
5. Recognize and understand how to address the common "pitfalls"