Basic Ledes . . . What Does This Mean?

Please note the tail end of this lede:

A local woman was arrested by police and charged with grand theft and defrauding an adoption agency after medical doctors deciphered tests pertaining to the chargers.

Uh, whaa?

You may have done one of two things here.

One possibility is that you used overly technical language to explain something. Try to find simple ways -- and simple language -- to explain situations.

Another possibility is that you didn't have a solid grasp of your topic, which can create a problem. If you don't understand exactly what you are writing about, how can you explain it to your reader?

After writing your story, read it over carefully. Imagine you are a reader that has no prior knowledge about the story. Is the story written in a way that's easy to understand? Or is it confusing?

If it's the latter, you're obligated to rewrite your work. If you're unsure about the topic, you are obligated to do more reporting and to ask questions until you are sure about your subject matter. Only then can you find the right words to tell the story.