Bericon Forensics

Forensic Science consultancy.
Providing forensic excellence to the legal profession and members of the public for over 40 years.

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Synthetic opioid deaths in England & Wales have quadrupled in just one year

Our latest blog explores:
❌ Why synthetic opioids like nitazenes are so deadly
📈 The hidden trends behind rising drug deaths
🚨 Urgent steps to tackle the opioid crisis

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https://t.co/BLEpLCPLm6

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If you represent a client facing a drink-driving allegation where a blood sample has been taken, you’ll know that the figure on the report is only the starting point.
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https://t.co/4Q9NfCQDhC

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The key for a drug driving defence is understanding the process, the evidential thresholds, and the points where expert input can make a measurable difference.

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https://t.co/wjGGvH8uUQ

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Happy National Forensic Science Week!

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A mother whose daughter died after a ketamine addiction is urging the government to reclassify it as a Class A drug. https://t.co/McaUrPmgf0

Our blog explores the evidence for reclassification and what it could mean for public health and the CJS.👇
https://t.co/B4varK6s3g

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🖋️Forensic handwriting analysis may be a long-established field, but it’s still crucial in 2025.

The “birthday book” linked to Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly signed by Donald Trump, shows why expert review matters in high-profile cases.
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https://t.co/oyi5dUVQNA

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At Bericon Forensics, our expert team provides independent and professional digital forensic services.

✅Computer & mobile phone forensics
✅Cell site analysis
✅Audio & video examinations
✅Facial mapping

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https://t.co/njuT2Zjm7K

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Proposed Drink-Drive Changes: Could One Drink Be Too Many? 🍻🚘

Learn more in our latest blog 👇
https://t.co/Eswpxpa4BF

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Ministers are reviewing a reduction in the drink-drive limit in England and Wales from 80mg per 100ml of blood (35µg in breath) to 50mg (22µg in breath), bringing it into line with Scotland’s standard🍻🚘
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https://t.co/vIGLa7SHKw

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👣Footwear evidence still plays a key role in solving crimes.

Our blog explores how footwear evidence helped convict Roy Barclay in the Anita Rose murder, with Bericon Forensics reviewing key evidence for the defence.
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https://t.co/y6hTnQrg3m

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💨 Can a breath test really detect THC from edibles?

Groundbreaking research from NIST and the University of Colorado confirms that THC can be detected in breath even after ingesting edibles, not just smoking.

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https://t.co/ldDKfiPuCh

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With nearly 77,000 criminal cases backlogged in England & Wales, ex-judge Sir Brian Leveson proposes major reforms to avoid “system collapse”:

🔹Judge-only trials for fraud/bribery
🔹Fewer jury trials
🔹More out-of-court deals
🔹Early plea incentives
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https://t.co/wuShgAxcXe

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One beef wellington. Three deaths. One verdict.

How did forensic science uncover the truth in the Erin Patterson case?
🔬 Toxicology
📱 Digital Forensics
🧪 Trace Evidence

Read the full blog👇
https://t.co/fG5bMhG4Sp

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🧬More than 50 years later, Ryland Headley has been convicted for Louisa Dunne’s 1966 murder, thanks to one key decision: preserving her skirt.

Long-term evidence retention can directly impact justice, even decades after a crime.

Read more👇
https://t.co/kyLT6j4pr5

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🚘Bericon provides expert analysis of roadside & evidential tests (Intoxilyzer, Intoximeter, Camic).

👮We review police procedure, device calibration & lung function, including MGDD forms.

🔍See how our report led the CPS to drop a case👇
https://t.co/Ehprp0E54b

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❓What drugs can you test for in cases of drug driving?

☑️Cannabis
☑️Cocaine & Benzoylecgonine (BZE)
☑️Amphetamines
☑️Methamphetamine
☑️MDMA
☑️Benzodiazepines
☑️Ketamine
☑️Opiates
☑️Full Drug Panel

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A positive result from a recent fire job where the Crown decided to offer no evidence 👏

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🧠Psychiatric vs Psychological Assessments

In forensic and legal contexts, understanding the distinction between psychiatric and psychological assessments is crucial.

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The Westminster Commission warns forensic science in England & Wales is in crisis from shrinking capabilities to compromised independence & digital evidence hurdles.

Our latest blog breaks down the key findings & urgent reforms needed to fix the system👇
https://t.co/vAJ4WcYYou

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Thousands of criminal cases are collapsing every year due to lost, damaged or missing evidence

However, police chiefs say not all case failures are due to lost evidence; some involve challenges like finding expert witnesses or obtaining medical statements
https://t.co/6EikE4lqoD