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Criminal trials and mental disorders

Title
Criminal trials and mental disorders [electronic resource] / Thomas L. Hafemeister.
Author
Hafemeister, Thomas L.
Publication
New York : New York University Press, [2019]

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Description
1 online resource (v, 381 pages)
Series Statement
Psychology and crime
Uniform Title
Criminal trials and mental disorders (Online)
Alternative Title
Criminal trials and mental disorders (Online)
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 348-366) and index.
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Contents
Mental disorders and criminal behavior -- Overview of forensic mental health assessments -- Underpinnings of the competence to stand trial standard -- Refining and applying the competence to stand trial standard -- Procedural aspects of competence to stand trial determinations -- Dispositions after the competence to stand trial hearing -- Other criminal trial-related competency issues : Miranda waivers/confessions, waiver of counsel, guilty pleas, and competence to testify -- The insanity defense -- Insanity defense variations and alternatives for addressing the criminal responsibility of a defendant with a mental disorder -- Procedural aspects of insanity defense determinations -- Dispositions following a successful insanity defense and risk assessments -- Alternatives and closing remarks.
LCCN
2018020938
OCLC
ssj0002096219
Author
Hafemeister, Thomas L.
Title
Criminal trials and mental disorders [electronic resource] / Thomas L. Hafemeister.
Imprint
New York : New York University Press, [2019]
Series
Psychology and crime
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 348-366) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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