Commentary on: Hlastala MP. Paradigm shift for the alcohol breath test. J Forensic Sci 2010;55(2):451-6
James G. Wigmore B.S.,
James G. Wigmore B.S.
Forensic Alcohol Toxicologist283 Danforth Avenue, Suite 517Toronto, ON M4K 1N2CanadaE-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorJames G. Wigmore B.S.,
James G. Wigmore B.S.
Forensic Alcohol Toxicologist283 Danforth Avenue, Suite 517Toronto, ON M4K 1N2CanadaE-mail: [email protected]
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