A recent ABC7 I-Team report has revealed problems with marijuana DUI tests analyzed at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Analytical Forensic Testing Laboratory. These problems could compromise convictions made in the Chicago metro area.
Prosecutors are working to identify cases affected by the faulty testing. The situation highlights the importance of accurate scientific evidence in the justice system.
The UIC lab is currently conducting an internal investigation. Meanwhile, legal professionals are grappling with the complexities of addressing potentially wrongful convictions and determining course of action.