The National Association for Public Defense will conduct the webinar “Head Trauma, Comprehension, and Intoxication: What to Look for in Every Case” Monday, May15, from 1 to 3 p.m.
This presentation will cover the different types of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) that result from trauma to the brain to build a foundation of how trauma affects the brain, and then will dive into the application in criminal cases. Discussion will include aggressive behavior, alcohol intoxication and consent capacity after TBI. Criminal attorneys and investigators for both the prosecution and defense will benefit from understanding the affect that head trauma has on defendants and/or victims in criminal cases.
Topics to be covered include:
• Head Trauma/TBI—definition, indications, primary and secondary injury, signs & symptoms, classification
• Types of Bleeds—epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hematoma
• Concussion—description, signs & symptoms, post-concussive syndrome, second impact syndrome
• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy—description, Signs & Symptoms,
• TBI in Your Case—aggression, alcohol intoxication, consent capacity
Cost for the webinar is $25 per individual. To register, visit www.publicdefenders.us and click on “events.”
- Posted May 09, 2023
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'Head Trauma, Comprehension, and Intoxication' examined in webinar
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