evidence and drug Flashcards
What happens after the evidence is signed over to the criminalist?
The criminalist will either immediately analyze the evidence, or store it in their designated holding drawer.
Where is the holding drawer located?
It is located at my designated work area in room 208 of wishnick hall at the branch’s laboratory on IIT campus. It is a drawer attached to the bench and is immediately to my left where i analyze evidence.
Before the evidence is put into the holding drawer, is it opened?
The evidence is only opened if it is going to be immediately analyzed. if not, it is left sealed until analyzed.
After you are done with the analysis, what is the procedure for the handling of evidence?
The criminalist will seal the evidence, initial and date the sealed package, and return it to the advisor. The advisor will sign the same chain of custody log sheet of which the evidence was logged in on, with initials, who they received the evidence from, along with the date and time.
What date was your analysis on FR#21-1001-07-03 done?
The evidence was analyzed from October 5th of 2020 to october 20th 2020.
What form was the evidence found in?
In a tape sealed manila envelope containing a small vial containing the white powder.
what was the evidence suspected of containing?
the evidence was suspected of containing ephedrine
did the evidence contain ephedrine?
no, my analysis concluded that the white powder contained a mixture of diphenhydramine hcl and acetylsalicylic acid, which is aspirin.
what is ephedrine?
ephedrine is a controlled substance. It is a medication and stimulant.
what is diphenhydramine hcl?
it is a antihistamine. It is a OTC medication, usually used to relieve allergy and cold symptoms.
what is acetylsalicylic acid?
It is the systematic name for aspirin. It a over-the-counter medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain symptoms.
Are diphenhydramine and aspirin controlled substances?
No, according to the controlled substances act they are not.
what was the charge given for this case?
(read off case note) charge 720 ILCS 570/401 (a)
This is a charge on the suspicion that a substance contains heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, morphine, LSD, or analog or a counterfeit drug
what types of tests did you do?
I did a screening test which was the chemical color tests as field tests. They are presumptive and help identify drug family.
I performed confirmation tests using GCMS and ATR-FTIR.
