Child Abuse Series (2 of 3) – Abusive Head Trauma
This is the third in a three part series on child abuse. This issue covers Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma; the April issue covered Bruising and Fractures and the July issue covered Failure to Thrive, Neglect and Munchausen’s by Proxy. The purpose of these newsletters is to aid criminal defense attorneys in early recognition of cases that should […]
Child Abuse Series (1 of 3) – Bruising and Fractures
This is the first in a three part series on child abuse. This issue covers Bruising and Fractures; the July issue will cover Failure to Thrive, Neglect and Munchausen’s by Proxy; the October issue will cover Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma. The purpose of these newsletters is to aid criminal defense attorneys in […]
Can one punch kill?
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 answer is yes, one punch can kill, because we are seeing it more and more often. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the defendant should take all the blame. The outcome […]
Can Tolerance be used as a Defense for DUI?
Medical Marijuana is becoming more and more visible as it makes its way through the various steps of legalization and post-legalization changes and amendments. The ability to defend a person charged with DUI of Medical Marijuana poses new challenges to defense attorneys everywhere. A good understanding of what medical marijuana is prescribed for and the […]
Cerebral Palsy and Neonatal Encephalopathy: Where Did Delivery Go Wrong?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE), both a type of brain damage, are a mother’s worst nightmare. Childbirth is supposed to be a beautiful thing, and when things go wrong in the delivery room, mothers often ask why. In their grief and fear of long term care needs, mothers often look to lawyers for […]
