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Tag Archives: DUI

Liver disease and medications

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Studies from 2010 indicate that “Patients with impaired renal or hepatic function may have difficulty clearing or metabolizing opioids and concurrent medications, leading to increased risk of adverse events.” At the time of his arrest,…

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What does the liver do?

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

The liver is a large organ that is located on the upper right side of the body. It is considered part of the digestive system as it detoxifies the products we ingest, including medications, and…

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Liver Failure: Case Summary

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Mr. Smith had a significant and lengthy medical history that included Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, ITP, Diabetes, vertigo, peptic ulcer disease, depression, IV Drug abuse (heroin and cocaine), and prescription narcotic addiction. Mr. Smith’s history of…

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Seizures: 5 Things Every Criminal Attorney Should Know

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, DUI, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

1. Seizures also have a long list of causes, including: Seizure medication noncompliance Medications: Tricyclic Antidepressants, anticholinergics, lithium Brain conditions such as hydrocephalus, tumors, stroke (Can be delayed) Traumatic brain bleed (Can be delayed) Kidney…

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Loss of Consciousness: 5 Things Every Criminal Attorney Should Know

Assault, Domestic Violence, DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Loss of Consciousness (LOC) 1. There is a long list of causes including: Alcohol or drug intoxication/overdose Seizures Diabetes Trauma Infection Psychogenic (i.e. panic attack) Stroke Dehydration Heart arrhythmia 2. Medical term for transient loss of…

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Diabetes: 5 Things Every Criminal Attorney Should Know

Criminal Law, DUI, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Diabetes Types Type I Diabetes Mellitus – many people believe that Type I Diabetes is the kind you get as a child and if you get diabetes as an adult it is alway Type II.…

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MDMA / Molly: Legal Implications

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Molly is in the same Schedule I category of illegal drugs as heroin, LSD and marijuana. In 2010 the U.S. government initiated severe fines and lengthy jail time for those discovered manufacturing and/or distributing ecstasy.…

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Dangers of Molly / MDMA

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

MDMA addiction poses a danger as life threatening symptoms develop including irregular heart rhythms, high blood pressure that can lead to a heart attack or stroke, bleeding in the brain, organ damage and hyperthermia. Hyperthermia…

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MDMA / Molly: Use & Effects

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Referred to as ecstasy, the love drug, lover’s speed, X, and Molly (short for molecule), this drug can be used in powder form for snorting or smoking; or most commonly through oral ingestion as a…

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MDMA / Molly: Overview

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The substance, 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) was first synthesized in Germany in the early 1900s by Merck and Co. At that time there was no defined medical use for the product. Through time studies began to…

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DUI: What should you ask the phlebotomist?

DUIBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Our Blood Draw Trial Questions are now available for purchase on our Square Marketplace. Click here to preview and purchase.  The document is 9 pages long and includes questions on Hemolysis; Equipment Used; Medical History;…

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Check it out! DUI Med Defense Tool

Criminal Law, DUIBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

DUI Medical Defense Screening Tool. $10.00 for 3 double sided pages laminated Preview and purchase online here.   A checklist tool for use when interviewing a defendant to help determine if any medical conditions affected…

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