"This book discusses the excusing nature of both traditional and nontraditional criminal law defenses and questions the structure of these defenses based on scientific findings from social and developmental psychology"--. "In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates th…
"In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates that they lack certain psychological capabilities, they may be excused of blame and punishment for wrongdoing. However, criminal defense law often fails to consider the developmental science of individual differences in abil…
In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates that they lack certain psychological capabilities, they may be excused of blame and punishment for wrongdoing. However, criminal defense law often fails to consider the developmental science of individual differences in abili…
Discusses the excusing nature of traditional and non-traditional criminal law defenses and questions the structure of these based on scientific findings.
"This book discusses the excusing nature of both traditional and nontraditional criminal law defenses and questions the structure of these defenses based on scientific findings from social and developmental psychology" "In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates that…
Discusses the excusing nature of traditional and non-traditional criminal law defenses and questions the structure of these based on scientific findings.
"This book discusses the excusing nature of both traditional and nontraditional criminal law defenses and questions the structure of these defenses based on scientific findings from social and developmental psychology"-- "In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates th…
In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates that they lack certain psychological capabilities, they may be excused of blame and punishment for wrongdoing. However, criminal defense law often fails to consider the developmental science of individual differences in abili…
This volume probes the many legal problems and ascertains and evaluates the law's regard for the rights of mentally disabled persons. The result of a nationwide study by the American Bar Association, this work represents years of concentrated research during which state statutes…
DSM-5 and the law: changes and challenges
"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is the most widely used and accepted scheme for diagnosing mental disorders in the United States and beyond. DSM-5 was released with profound changes revealed in the required diagnostic process, specific criteria for previously establ…
DSM-5 and the law: changes and challenges
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is the most widely used and accepted scheme for diagnosing mental disorders in the United States and beyond. DSM-5 was released with profound changes revealed in the required diagnostic process, specific criteria for previously establi…