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Category Archives: General Medical

5 Things Criminal Attorneys Should Know About…Pressure Ulcers

Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), General Medical, Homicide, Mitigation, Policies and ProceduresBy Tara Godoy

We’ve been republishing a series called “5 things criminal attorneys should know about …” where we highlight some areas of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. The topic of Pressure ulcers was not…

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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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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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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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