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Category Archives: Criminal Law

Unveiling Child Maltreatment Through Medical Records

Assault, Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), General Medical, Neonaticide/Filicide, PediatricsBy Willow McDonough

In our line of work as forensic nurse consultants, we understand the crucial role medical records play in identifying and addressing possible child maltreatment cases. Reviewing these records can be a daunting task for you…

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5 Essential Seizure Insights for Criminal Attorneys 

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Criminal Law, DUI, General Medical, ToxicologyBy Willow McDonough

What you need to know! Welcome to May’s newsletter. This month I’m highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed…

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Falling When Shot…Factual or Fiction?

Assault, Criminal Law, General MedicalBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

I’ve Been Shot! In movies or on TV when someone is shot they immediately fall to the ground in agony or death! But is that actually what happens to the body or is that simply…

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Child Abuse or Accidental Burn?

Assault, Criminal Law, General Medical, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Child Abuse or Accident – Burns in Children Child abuse is a serious offense for everyone involved. A child is at risk of losing his parents and the parents are at risk of losing their…

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Can Steroids Impact Criminal Behavior?

Assault, Criminal Law, General Medical, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The Effect of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids on Criminal Behavior As anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has become a major problem in recent years, it is now considered to be a substance use disorder that affects tens of…

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Understanding Common Injuries of Sexual Assault

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, General MedicalBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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,…

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Why Anatomy Matters in Sexual Assault Cases

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, General MedicalBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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.…

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How Can a Forensic Nurse Help in Your DUI Case?

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, General Medical, Homicide, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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…

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Strangulation and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, General Medical, Homicide, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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,…

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The Many Implications of Asphyxiation

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, General Medical, Homicide, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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…

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The Importance of Forensic Pathology Part 2

Criminal Law, General Medical, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Getting It Right – The History of Forensic Pathology in America The earliest investigations into death involving methodical inquiries were mostly concerned with suicide. The coroner system dates back to medieval England. At that time…

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The Importance of Forensic Pathology Part 1

Child Abuse, Criminal Law, General Medical, PediatricsBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Getting It Right – The Importance of Forensic Pathology Recently, one of our Forensic Nurse Consultants at Godoy Medical Forensics was involved in a 2016 case in Mississippi regarding a mother who was arrested, prosecuted…

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