Fatal Pediatric Head Injuries Caused by Short-Distance Falls John Plunkett, MD I recently attended a lecture given by a District Attorney that discussed the investigation of child abuse cases. These are notes taken from his…
This is the third in a three part series on child abuse. This issue covers Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma; the April issue covered Bruising and Fractures and the July issue covered Failure to Thrive, Neglect and…
University Legal Nurse Consulting was featured in the recent issue of The Oregon Defense Attorney, a publication of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Read Tara’s article Reading Medical Records – A Primer for Attorneys for tips such as…
Robert W. Block, MD; Nancy F. Krebs, MD; and the Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and the Committee on Nutrition Note: The article referenced here is a Clinical Report by the American Academy of…
Materia Medica is a brief review of current literature in medicine relevant to criminal law designed to help prepare you for your next case. Monsters in the Closet: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Laura Criddle, RN PhD,…
Dear Friends,We’re pleased to introduce Materia Medica, a monthly email complementing our quarterly newsletter. Materia Medica is a brief review of current literature in medicine relevant to criminal law designed to help prepare you for your next case.…
People vs Eric C., Tampering With Physical Evidence Case Outcome: Felony charge dismissed Attorney: Alena Baker Location: 9th Circuit (Orlando, FL) Services offered by UPLNC: record review and consultation People v. Anthony P., Felony DUI…
This is the first in a three part series on child abuse. This issue covers Bruising and Fractures; the July issue will cover Failure to Thrive, Neglect and Munchausen’s by Proxy; the October issue will…
People v. Annette H., DUI Case Dismissed after Jury Trial Attorney: Alejandro Jacome Location: San Mateo County Services offered by UPLNC: initial review, expert witness location People v. John C., Health and Safety 11550 (Cocaine)…
I recently read a post in the Portland Press Herald about a man who was killed after a single punch to the face. Obviously, the answer is yes, one punch can kill, because we are…
Medical Marijuana is becoming more and more visible as it makes its way through the various steps of legalization and post-legalization changes and amendments. The ability to defend a person charged with DUI of Medical…
Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE), both a type of brain damage, are a mother’s worst nightmare. Childbirth is supposed to be a beautiful thing, and when things go wrong in the delivery room,…
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