Criminal
The Clinical Significance of Wound Ballistics
“Tell me about this wound, Nurse, what are your thoughts?” The attorney looks at you expectantly. You may have heard of ballistics (the science of projectiles and firearms), but have you heard of wound ballistics? Wound ballistics is the study of injuries caused when there is a penetration of the body with projectiles ejected from…
Read MoreGunshot Wound Cases: Determining the Distance
There are over 115,000 gunshot wound incidents resulting in nonfatal injury the US annually; though just a fraction go to trial. Gunshot wounds can be self-inflicted, accidental or intentional, or inflicted from another person, accidental or intentional. Determining the nature of the injury and the location of the weapon in relation to the targeted area…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Criminal Defense Attorney
What are the keys for understanding the criminal defense attorney? How can you most effectively connect with your attorney clients? There is a lot at stake – criminal defense attorneys want to win That might be an obvious statement. And unlike a medical malpractice or personal injury case, where money is at stake, in criminal…
Read MoreDemonstrative Evidence in Criminal Cases
Demonstrative evidence in criminal cases can make or break the prosecution cases. Our ability as legal nurse consultants to think visually makes us invaluable to attorneys. How do you use this skill with litigation? Prepare Demonstrative Evidence with the End in Mind The first step is to put yourself in the position of the juror.…
Read MoreThe Murder of Selena: The Trial of the Century
How did envy, greed, and hero worship turn into the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an internationally known Latino singer? At the time of her death, Selena’s Tejano music was one of the most popular Latin music types in the U.S. This is an abbreviated story of the murder of Selena. See the full story here.…
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