A look at Veterans in Criminal Court
Hypothetical Scenario The following is a fictional scenario in which a veteran client may be arrested and charged with a crime. Mr. Smith served two yearlong tours in Iraq. He experienced a mild traumatic brain…
Hypothetical Scenario The following is a fictional scenario in which a veteran client may be arrested and charged with a crime. Mr. Smith served two yearlong tours in Iraq. He experienced a mild traumatic brain…
Conservative management of concussions is standard practice. Physical and cognitive rest is recommended for at least 24 hours pending cessation of symptoms. Gradual return to work, school, and physical activity is also endorsed. For a…
One common consequence of concussion is the post-concussion syndrome (PCS), which is a group of symptoms that includes headache, dizziness, decreased concentration, memory problems, irritability, fatigue, visual disturbances, sensitivity to noise, judgment problems, depression, and…
The initial diagnosis of concussion is based on evaluation of the symptoms a person reports, or someone else observes, after sustaining the injury. Concussion is commonly divided into three different types: Grade 1, Grade 2,…
When a bump, jolt, or blow to the head causes a change in the way the brain works, it is called a concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that causes…
I am very excited to announce that I am offering a Workshop on Medical Records Review that will be offered for 4 hours of MCLE and limited to 30 people per workshop. You can purchase…
In 2009 we started with 2 attorneys and by 2010 we had 16 clients; half of which were referrals or additional work from the original 2 attorneys. As of today, we have worked with approximately…
We currently have seven Registered Nurses and three Physicians. Our three doctors are experts in the area of Psychiatry, Orthopedics and Emergency/Trauma. We offer consulting services in areas of criminal law that include expert reports…
In December of 2013 I changed the company name to Godoy Medical Forensics. The purpose was to recognize the doctors that are working with me and to clearly state our services through our name: “Medical…
Mental health problems manifest in many ways. Depression, mania, addiction and psychosis have profound effects on behavior. Sometimes substance use and psychiatric disorders interact and amplify symptoms. Some psychiatric disorders are marked by poor insight.…
Early or heavy substance use can have a profound impact on an individual’s brain, with resulting changes in judgment and behavior. Substances can lead to acute impairment during periods of intoxication and withdrawal. Some substances…
Some defendants are legally adults but are less-than-mature neurologically. Neurodevelopmental research tells us that brain maturation is not complete until mid-twenties. What are the implications of an immature brain? Impulsivity, poor judgment, decreased impulse control…