College campuses across the nation have been a hotbed of political activities and protests ever since the 2016 presidential election. University students have traditionally engaged in all sorts of political and social protest activities over the years, and most participate...
A criminal conviction is something that can negatively impact everyone's life. However, if you are a college student or are just beginning a new job, it can be especially devastating for several reasons.
Do you have a criminal record? Are you searching for employment? If you answered yes to these questions, you know how difficult it can be to land a job. While some companies may not check your background, most realize...
As the parent of a college student, you probably spend a lot of time wondering if he or she is making the right decisions. At some point, your child may contact you to discuss a serious situation. For example, your...
You've heard it: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you." Some variation...
Some people who are facing criminal charges balk at the thought of having to take the time to go through the evidence that is being used against them. These individuals might not realize that being meticulous in reviewing this evidence...
There are six primary steps in a criminal jury trial: jury selection, opening statements, presentment of the state or prosecutor's case, presentment of the defendant's case, closing arguments, and jury deliberations.
Often the terms associated with SBS/AHT are improperly used interchangeably. When mixed with difficult medical jargon, the terms can often cause considerable confusion among clients, lawyers, judges and juries. In this post, I explain some of the common terms used in the SBS arena and identify why they are used, relate their development to the history of SBS/AHT, and briefly address some of the problems that will present themselves to those who have been falsely accused of abuse.
In a previous post I identified and discussed the different types of medical records that are commonly needed to defend a false claim of abuse. But how does one go about getting all of the records?
Each case is different and the specific records needed will vary from case to case. You will need to carefully review your medical case with an experienced child abuse defense attorney to make sure that all of the pertinent records are obtained. However, the types of records needed in these cases come in five basic categories: Hospital (children's), Films, Birth Records, Prenatal/ Well Baby, and Family History.
