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Alcohol and Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
Drug and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault presents a profoundly disturbing challenge with far-reaching consequences for individuals and society. LeBeau Forensic Toxicology Consulting offers specialized expertise to enhance the investigation of such offenses.
What is Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault?
This form of assault occurs when drugs or alcohol are used to incapacitate or manipulate someone, making them more vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse. It is a violation of consent and personal autonomy, leading to long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological trauma for victims.
The use of drugs and alcohol to facilitate sexual assault is often referred to as “date rape” or “drug-facilitated sexual assault.” Perpetrators may slip drugs into someone’s drink without their knowledge or exploit a person’s impaired judgment and diminished physical capabilities due to intoxication.
Consider exploring Dr. LeBeau’s blog for a deeper understanding of the complexities associated with these crimes.
Common Substances in Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault
Substances commonly used include benzodiazepines, GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), and ketamine. These drugs can cause drowsiness, memory loss, and confusion; effects that make it easier for assailants to take advantage of victims who may not be able to resist or remember the assault.
There are numerous challenges in the investigations of drug and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault, but they can be overcome with an understanding of the pharmacological effects of the drugs that are often used, as well as the toxicological testing that is performed.
Dr. LeBeau’s Experience
in DFSA Cases
Dr. LeBeau is acknowledged as a foremost expert in the field of toxicological investigations related to drug and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault. He has delivered lectures globally and written some of the most definitive works on the subject.
Consider his expertise in helping you determine the role that alcohol, prescription, recreational, and over-the-counter medications may have played in a victim’s inability to consent to a sexual act; estimating a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) range at the time of an assault; or explaining the challenges that are faced in these investigations of such cases to judges and jurors.
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