Bodily Injuries: Strangulation, Blunt Force Trauma & Hosptial Records
CLE Credit: Up to 3 hours of self-study CLE credit, where authorized. Please confirm with your state's CLE commission to ensure this program is available for self-study CLE certification.
Program Summary:
This program equips criminal defense lawyers with essential knowledge and skills to analyze medical and forensic evidence commonly found in criminal cases involving strangulation, vehicular manslaughter, or domestic violence. You'll explore wound characteristics such as entrance and exit wounds from gunshots, knife wounds, and blunt force trauma. You'll also learn to identify critical physical findings, such as abrasion collars, tattooing, and soot, and interpret these details to build robust legal defenses. The program also explores the lifecycle of injuries like bruises in children and older adults, providing insights into accurate injury dating and pattern recognition. You'll uncover practical guidance for identifying key details often overlooked during initial medical treatment!
Forensic evidence preservation in emergency settings is another focal area, highlighting best practices for documenting injuries and collecting evidence in compliance with legal mandates. Lawyers will gain an in-depth understanding of the forensic significance of evidence from emergency departments and learn strategies to address gaps in documentation or evidence handling.
Lastly you'll dive into reviewing medical records and deciphering complex medical jargon to identify critical information relevant to your cases. You'll learn to interpret radiology and operative reports, understand the significance of medications administered, and know when to consult medical experts for further analysis. With real-world case studies, this course empowers defense attorneys to confidently challenge medical evidence and advocate for justice in both criminal and civil litigation.
Presentations Included:
1. Penetrating and Perforating Injuries…aka the Gun and Knife Club | Dr. Jennifer L. Johnson
2. Evaluating Strangulation Evidence from a Medical Perspective | Tara Godoy
3. Reviewing Medical Records and Evaluating Injuries: What Really Happened? | Merriam Young
4. Blunt Force Trauma and Bruises | Tara Godoy
Prices
- List Price $119.00
- Member Price $99.00