Forensic Evidence in Traffic Law Matters
Understand the latest in forensic evidence and expert reports in traffic matters as these issues are becoming increasingly important and influential on the outcome of driving offences and traffic law matters. Hear from respected forensic experts who will guide you through a sample of timely and practical topics including roadside drug testing related to cannabis, synthetic drug testing in traffic law, & mobile phone, CCTV, dash cam & other cyber forensics issues in traffic law matters. WEB213V25
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair: Matthew Campbell, Lawyer, Proctor and Associates
2.00pm to 3.00pm Roadside Drug Testing: Cannabis Focus
Explore the effects of cannabis on driving and examine the most current findings in this rapidly developing area of law.
- Effects of cannabis on driving
- Cannabis pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics
- Roadside drug testing: accuracy and reliability
Presented by Dr Thomas Arkell, Postdoctoral Researcher
3.00pm to 4.00pm Critical Assessment of Forensic Evidence and Analysis in Traffic Law Matters
- Common methods of forensic crash analysis, advantages and limitations in traffic matters
- Understanding the issues faced by your clients when dealing with the police
- Insights and guidance for a successful outcome
Presented by Dr Shane Richardson, Principal Forensic Engineer, Delta V Experts
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm Cyber Forensics: The Use of Mobile Phones in Traffic Accidents
- How to prove a device was being used leading up to a road accident
- How to avoid data overwrite on a device
- Causal factors and identifying residual data
- Ascertaining timelines of activity on devices
- Investigation of CCTV footage and dashcams
Presented by Dr. Allan Watt, Director, Allan Watt Digital Forensics
Presenters
Matthew Campbell
Matthew Campbell is currently admitted to practice law without restriction in all State Courts and Federal Courts of Australia, having been originally admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW, and is a Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of Australia. Prior to arriving in Australia to rejoin family in 2008, Matthew completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology as well as Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University in Ontario, Canada, and lived in both Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Previously he had a background working in Construction and Youth Counselling.
Dr Thomas Arkell
Thomas Arkell is a behavioural pharmacologist whose work focuses primarily on the effects of cannabis on driving and cognitive function. He has over 7 years’ experience conducting cannabis research in Australia and overseas. He has a strong interest in the science around medical cannabis as well as issues around road safety and roadside drug testing.
Dr Allan Watt
Dr Allan Watt served both with the New Zealand Army Regular Force as an Infantry Soldier and the New Zealand Police as a sworn Police Officer for a combined period of 18 years. Most of his Police service was as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst. Dr Watt completed his first Digital Forensic investigation in 1995. In 1997 he left the NZ Police and in 1998 formed his own business in digital forensics and completed numerous investigations, until moving to Australia in 2008, where he worked as the Head of e.forensics, for a Corporate Litigation Support firm. In 2011 he took a position with the NSW Police Force, State Electronic Evidence Branch as an Electronic Evidence Specialist.
Dr Shane Richardson
Shane Richardson is a partner and Principal Forensic Engineer with Delta-V Experts International Pty Ltd (see www.dvexperts.net) a Forensic Engineering and Safety Solutions consultancy. Shane has provided expert evidence in the Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts related to collision/incident investigations for rollover collisions, heavy equipment, tram collisions, boat collisions, vehicle dynamics, collision damage, crashworthiness, lines of sight, motorcycle collisions, bicycle collisions, pedestrian collisions, human impact, ballistics and vehicle data recorders. Shane is a Mechanical Engineer with 20 years' experience in applying systems engineering methods to the procurement, specifications development, and design of automotive, military, mechanical and safety systems.