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Portland, Oregon, Criminal Trial LawyerPsychological Defenses • Insanity • Criminal DefenseJohn J. Tyner, Attorney at Law, in Hillsboro, Oregon, we believe that some Iraq veterans who engage in criminal activity after returning to Oregon exhibit symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) or psychological disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Contact criminal trail lawyer John J. Tyner today to discuss your case. John J. Tyner III, Attorney at Law has noticed an increase in veterans who were exposed to psychologically traumatic situations while serving in Iraq. For example, a soldier assigned to a Bradley armored vehicle may be required to spend hours confined inside the Bradley, withstand insurgent attacks, or encounter an improvised explosive device (IED) which kills other members of his or her unit. Such experiences can drive the bravest of men and women to the depths of distress. When they return home, though the war is well behind them, the effects of it are not, and a veteran may exhibit symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Some of the symptoms of PTSD include: Some people are even made psychotic by the effects of PTSD. Often it is the soldier's wife other loved one who notices extreme behaviors that did not exist before. Extreme behaviors include improper or aggressive disciplining of children or other abusive acts. Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) Symptoms of PCS can be similar to symptoms of PTSD, but PCS is caused by physical injury to the brain. PCS may result from exposure to highly explosive ordinances used by allied troops or improvised explosive devices IEDs. A psychological defense may be available even if it does not rise to the level of insanity. It may not totally relieve the offender of responsibility, but it may help the punishment fit the crime. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime since returning from Iraq, contact criminal trial lawyer John J. Tyner today. John J. Tyner III
Attorney at Law
122 NE Third Avenue
Hillsboro Oregon 97124
Phone: (503) 648 5591
Fax: (503) 640 3393
www.johntyner.com Located in Hillsboro, Oregon, John J. Tyner III, Attorney at Law, provides aggressive criminal defense representation to individuals arrested for or charged with criminal law violations throughout the Portland area, including the cities of Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Tualatin, Scappoose, Clackamas, Newburg, McMinville, Tigard, Beaverton, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Oregon City, Salem, and Forest Grove, OR.
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