Presented by Kate Judson, Executive Director of the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences, and Dr. Andre Lloyd discuss defending child abuse cases in light of the American Academy of Pediatrics' position paper on shaken baby/abusive head trauma cases (attached)

NACDL lists experts referred by its members, and an expert was in your search.

NACDL lists experts referred by its members, and an expert was in your search.

NACDL lists experts referred by its members, and an expert was in your search.

NACDL lists experts referred by its members, and an expert was in your search.

NACDL lists experts referred by its members, and an expert was in your search.

Powerpoint slides by Melinda Pendergraph. Presented at the NACDL Post-Dobbs Defender Skills Summit in July 2023

Child abuse allegations have a significant and lasting impact on all parties involved: the accused, the alleged victims, families, and communities. These cases are emotional and complex, and can be very intimidating. These resources are meant to make this area less scary and more manageable.

Table of Contents Included in Document 

Memorandum in Support of Habeas Petition in Child Sex Abuse Case

Open Records Request

Letter to Defense Expert

Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 

Moiton for New Trial 

Motion for Issuance and Enforcement of Subpoena for Additional Medical Records 

Ruling on Motion for New Trial and Ruling by Georgia Court of Appeals

Comments to the Department of Justice regarding implementation of provisions of the Adam Walsh Act to affect individuals with past sexual offense convictions.

Brief of Amicus Curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner (in support of petition for writ of certiorari).

The broad issue here is differential diagnosis v. differential etiology.  Basically, doctors should not testify as to how an injury occurred.  Their expertise is limited to and so should their testimony be limited to diagnosing the injury. The opinion is very well written and provides a pretty good road map of how the lawyers attached the testimony.  It has broad implications. Both the opinion and the filings are attached.

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Guidelines for Medical Care of Children Who May Have Been Sexually Abused, Kaplan et. al.

Guide for Child Porn Cases - There are common issues with child pornography cases that can be dealt with to make the case go more smoothly for you and your client.