FOREXPERTS provides expert opinion evidence in all areas relating to forensic toxicology, and offers practical advice for litigators in other areas of forensic science.
Dr. Joel Mayer
Criminal and other legal proceedings involving forensic science require special knowledge to assist the trier of fact. Dr. Joel Mayer was involved in thousands of coroner’s death investigations, inquests, hearings, and criminal trials in all levels of court in Ontario. He was qualified to provide expert evidence in relation to the effects of alcohol and drugs on human behaviour, their fate in the body and their potential toxicities, in matters involving murder, assault, alcohol and drug-impaired driving, workplace drug testing, and professional disciplinary actions.
During his 12-year tenure as Deputy Director, Scientific Affairs, at the Ontario Centre of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Mayer provided oversight and direction to the scientific sections that conducted testing in biology, chemistry, questioned documents, firearms, and toxicology. He is able to offer knowledge and expertise to assist in the review of forensic files to determine what are the appropriate inferences that can be drawn from laboratory test results, in order to reach the necessary conclusions regarding their investigative and probative value.
Expert Opinion
- Criminal matters involving drinking and drugs and driving.
- Theory and operation of breath alcohol testing instruments.
- Effect and fate of alcohol and other drugs in the body, and their potential toxicities, and impact on human behaviour and skills performance.
- Legal matters involving therapeutic drugs and illicit substances.
- Drug testing at the workplace.
- Laboratory analysis for alcohol, drugs, and toxins.
- Affidavits in relation to expert opinion evidence.
Consulting Services
- Inferences and limitations associated with forensic laboratory testing.
- Principles and methods of forensic testing.
- Assistance with production and evaluation of forensic laboratory files.
- Advice in the review of testimony of experts.
- Meeting with principals and forensic practitioners to resolve scientific questions.
- Research in areas of forensic science.
- Laboratory management and quality assurance.
P 416.276.0086 | F 416.785.0370 | joel.mayer@sympatico.ca | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
