Greater Bodily Injury (GBI) Elder abuse report As consultants for criminal attorneys, we review a lot of cases for assault and Great Bodily Injury (GBI). Elder Abuse, on the other hand, is more commonly known…
A Review of Domestic Violence A Review of Domestic Violence When asked to review cases in which someone is charged with Domestic Violence, it inevitably means that the case will be a “He Said –…
Part III of III: Spinal Soft Tissue Injuries – Points to Consider During Evaluation This is part III in a three part series that will address spinal soft tissue injuries from a personal injury perspective. …
Part II: Spinal Soft Tissue Injuries – Symptoms and Treatment This is part II in a three part series that will address spinal soft tissue injuries from a personal injury perspective. In this issue we…
Part I of III: Spinal Soft Tissue Injuries – The Basics This is part I in a three part series that will address spinal soft tissue injuries from a personal injury perspective. In this edition,…
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome The consultants at Godoy Medical Forensics often help their attorney clients with cases that involve alcohol abuse and addiction. Individuals who discontinue alcohol after prolonged use experience physiological and behavioral symptoms. Alcohol…
Can one punch kill? (Blog post originally published in 2011) I recently read a post in the Portland Press Herald about a man who was killed after a single punch to the face. Obviously, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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