United States v. Lukus

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

On 15 December 1987, the appellant was selected to participate in a random urinalysis inspection which disclosed the presence of benzoylecognine*, a metabolite of cocaine, in her urine as confirmed by two separate testing laboratories using radioimmunoassay and gas chromatography/mass spectometry analysis. The results of these tests together with the testimony of a board certified expert witness in forensic toxicology formed the basis of the prosecution’s case. This expert witness explained the tests that were used and the relationship between the presence of…