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5 Things Criminal Attorneys Should Know About…Seizures

Blunt Force Trauma, Criminal Law, DUI, General Medical, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

For the next few months I’ll post “5 things criminal attorneys should know about …” and highlight some areas of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. I did this series a few years…

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Benzodiazepines “Downers” {Mental Health/Toxicology}

DUI, General Medical, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Benzodiazepines, or “Benzos” are a class of drug that commonly pop up in the criminal cases that we review. These sedative “Downers” are commonly prescribed for a variety of maladies; knowledge about the side effects…

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Is it Neglect or Failure to Thrive? {Child/Elder Abuse}

Child Abuse, Failure to Thrive, General Medical, HomicideBy Tara Godoy

Neglect is not a straightforward issue in medicine or law. A review of the records by a forensic medical expert may be beneficial in determining if there are underlying issues that are contributing to the…

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Can One Punch Kill? {Assault/Trauma}

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, Homicide, MitigationBy Tara Godoy

A review of medications and medical history can play a critical role in any case with traumatic injuries.

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Diabetes in DUI cases {DUI/Gen Med}

DUI, General MedicalBy Tara Godoy

Hypoglycemia and Ketoacidosis (ketones) are commonly seen in DUI cases as potential defenses for diabetes patients. Learn when you can and can’t use it.

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Can someone consent after a head injury? {Mental Health/Toxicology}

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, DUI, Psych/Mental HealthBy Tara Godoy

Many times, a police officer will interview a defendant after a fight or a car wreck where the person being interviewed has suffered head trauma. What the police officer may not understand is that even…

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When does in-home caregiving turn into Elder Abuse/Neglect?

Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal)By Tara Godoy

In many criminal cases, Adult Protective Services and the police are called because a patient arrives at the hospital with multiple and severe wounds called pressure ulcers. They often are septic because the wounds have…

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Two Black Eyes But He Swears He Didn’t Hit Her {Assault/Trauma}

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, Missed DiagnosesBy Tara Godoy

Two Black Eyes, also known as Raccoon’s eyes, is a sign of a skull fracture and does not necessarily indicate blunt force trauma to the face. Because this type of skull fracture is often missed…

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Was the Defendant Drunk or Concussed? {DUI/Gen Med}

Criminal Law, DUI, Emergency Department, EMS, General Medical, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Was the Defendant Drunk or Concussed? If a person who is charged with a DUI and has a concussion, a review of the medical records by an expert can determine if the defendant has either:…

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Bruises and Bones – When is it child abuse?

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Child AbuseBy Tara Godoy

Child abuse cases are emotionally driven for everyone involved. Expert review for both sides is imperative to ensure that the facts of the case are brought to light. The healthcare providers are emotionally connected to…

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Heroin Withdrawal and Intent {Mental Health/Toxicology}

Assault, Criminal Law, DUI, Homicide, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

“What symptoms of Heroin withdrawal would affect the defendant’s ability to form intent?” Heroin use is a common thread within the criminal system and can become relevant in cases where the defendant’s ability to form…

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What Constitutes GBI? {Assault/Trauma}

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, Missed DiagnosesBy Tara Godoy

I am often called to testify in assault cases in which great bodily injury is an enhancement. In these cases I try to determine the severity of the injury based off of the medical records…

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