The Interest of a Systematic Toxicological Analysis Combined with Forensic Advice to Improve the Judicial Investigation and Final Judgment in Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Cases

• Main Authors: Sarah M. R. Wille (Author), Karolien Van Dijck (Author), Antje Van Assche (Author), Vincent Di Fazio (Author), Maria del Mar Ramiréz-Fernandéz (Author), Vanessa Vanvooren (Author), Nele Samyn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The conviction rate in drug facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) cases is known to be very low. In addition, the potential impact of toxicological results on the case is often not well understood by the judicial authorities. The aims of this study were (1) to obtain more knowledge concerning the preval...