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Veterans’ Court

  • GMFI
  • March 27, 2015 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: DUI, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), Toxicology
  • Tags: criminal law, depression, drug use, mental health, ptsd, substance abuse, veteran crimes, veteran’s court, Veterans
The purpose of veterans’ court is to assist veterans who are accused of crimes that occurred as they are adjusting to civilian life. There is an extensive screening process for veterans who apply. The courts in most communities share the guidelines that the veteran served on active duty, received an honorable discharge and is charged [&hellip Read More...

Veterans: Blast Injury

  • GMFI
  • March 20, 2015 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: Blunt Force Trauma, DUI, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), Toxicology
  • Tags: criminal law, depression, drug use, mental health, ptsd, substance abuse, veteran crimes, veteran’s court, Veterans
Blast injury-the signature wound of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is always wise to ask a veteran client who has served in the Middle East if he or she was ever exposed to a blast. Blast exposure can cause instant death, immediate neurological symptoms or injuries with delayed symptoms. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) [&hellip Read More...

Veterans: Psychiatric Issues

  • GMFI
  • March 13, 2015 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: DUI, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), Toxicology
  • Tags: criminal law, depression, drug use, mental health, ptsd, substance abuse, veteran crimes, veteran’s court, Veterans
There are several depression screening tools that professionals administer that are cost effective and provide concrete data that can be used in court. Symptoms of depression that could affect a veteran’s functioning are; sad or irritable mood inability to experience pleasure, appetite and sleep changes feelings of worthlessness decreased ability to think or concentrate. suicidal [&hellip Read More...

A look at Veterans in Criminal Court

  • GMFI
  • March 6, 2015 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: Criminal Law, DUI, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), Toxicology
  • Tags: criminal law, depression, drug use, mental health, ptsd, substance abuse, veteran crimes, veteran’s court, Veterans
Hypothetical Scenario The following is a fictional scenario in which a veteran client may be arrested and charged with a crime. Mr. Smith served two yearlong tours in Iraq. He experienced a mild traumatic brain injury after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the road where he was traveling by jeep. Some of his [&hellip Read More...
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