Neglect
Neglect Neglect is a complex issue that is often not straightforward from either a medical or legal perspective. When concerns arise regarding a child’s health and growth, a comprehensive review of medical records by a…
Assault and Great Bodily Injury
Assault and Great Bodily Injury In assault and attempted murder cases, a central responsibility is evaluating injury severity to determine whether it meets the legal thresholds for Great Bodily Injury (GBI) or Significant Bodily Injury…
Diabetes in DUI Cases
Diabetes in DUI Cases A quick review of Diabetes Statistically, approximately 10% of adults are diagnosed with diabetes (Deborah J. Wexler, 2026). Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by impaired carbohydrate metabolism, resulting in…
Can someone consent after a head injury?
Can someone consent after a head injury? A mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), often referred to as a concussion, can be caused by a variety of impact (Randolph W Evans, 2024). We often see this condition…
Understanding Common Injuries of Sexual Assault
Common Injuries Seen as a Result of Sexual Assault Did you know that injuries can be present after both consensual and nonconsensual sexual contact? It is true! It is also true that injuries, more commonly,…
Why Anatomy Matters in Sexual Assault Cases
Anatomy Matters in Sexual Assault Cases The female genital anatomy is commonly misidentified and misunderstood to the general population, but when it comes to the intricacies of sexual assault, one needs to be well versed.…
How Can a Forensic Nurse Help in Your DUI Case?
DUI Prevalence According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, there were 11,654 deaths from drunk driving crashes, which equates to one person every 45 minutes and/or 32 people per day. This…
Strangulation and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Why Strangulation Occurs Since 1987, October has been declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in order to raise awareness and connect individuals and organizations who work with this issue on a daily basis. This year,…
The Many Implications of Asphyxiation
Death By Asphyxiation The Greek used the term asphyxia when referring to a stopping of the heart rate or pulse. When the body doesn’t get enough oxygen, its organs cannot function, either by inadequate delivery…
When Does Discipline Cross The Line Of Abuse?
Discipline or Child Abuse? Many experts are asked to answer this question when they are retained on child abuse cases. It is not as black and white as one might think. Corporal punishment is defined…
What Are The Long-Term Effects of Repetitive Head Trauma?
Traumatic Brain Injury in Criminal Cases After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), people can experience personality changes, social anxiety, irritability, anger, depression, general anxiety, mood swings, emotional lability, and feelings of being overwhelmed. The bottom line…
Does Childhood Trauma Lead To Criminal Behavior?
How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Relate to Criminal Behavior This article is the first in a series about the effects of stressful and traumatic events in a child’s life and its relationship to the likelihood…
