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The Noisy "Silent Witness": The Misperception And Misuse Of Criminal Video Evidence, Aaron M. Williams Oct 2019

The Noisy "Silent Witness": The Misperception And Misuse Of Criminal Video Evidence, Aaron M. Williams

Indiana Law Journal

This Note examines recent developments in the research of situational video evidence biases. Part I examines the current and growing body of psychological research into the various situational biases that can affect the reliability of video evidence and the gaps in this research that require further attention from researchers and legal academics. Because these biases do not “operate in a vacuum,” Part I also examines some of the recent and exciting research into the interaction between situational and dispositional biases. Part II examines the development of camera and video processing technology and its limitations as a means of mitigating such …


The Unabomber Revisited: Reexamining The Use Of Mental Disorder Diagnoses As Evidence Of The Mental Condition Of Criminal Defendants, Adam K. Magid Jan 2009

The Unabomber Revisited: Reexamining The Use Of Mental Disorder Diagnoses As Evidence Of The Mental Condition Of Criminal Defendants, Adam K. Magid

Indiana Law Journal

This Article revisits a longstanding debate concerning the appropriateness of diagnostic evidence in criminal cases in which a defendant’s mental condition is at issue. As illustrated through a case study of Theodore Kaczynski, more widely known as the “Unabomber,” a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia poses a risk of confounding a judge or jury attempting to ascertain an accurate picture of the mental state of a criminal defendant, specifically by (i) suggesting symptoms not actually present, (ii) creating a distorted picture of symptoms that are present, and (iii) suggesting organic, determinative factors as the mechanism behind a defendant’s actions, even where …


"Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics"? Psychological Syndrome Evidence In The Courtroom After Daubert, Krista L. Duncan Jul 1996

"Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics"? Psychological Syndrome Evidence In The Courtroom After Daubert, Krista L. Duncan

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Emerging "Victim Factor" In The Supreme Court's Criminal Jurisprudence: Should Victims' Interests Ever Prevent A Court From Overturning A Conviction And Ordering A Retrial?, Roger A. Pauley Apr 1986

The Emerging "Victim Factor" In The Supreme Court's Criminal Jurisprudence: Should Victims' Interests Ever Prevent A Court From Overturning A Conviction And Ordering A Retrial?, Roger A. Pauley

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Psychological Stress Evaluator: The Theory, Validity And Legal Status Of An Innovative "Lie Detector", William H. Kenety Jan 1979

The Psychological Stress Evaluator: The Theory, Validity And Legal Status Of An Innovative "Lie Detector", William H. Kenety

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Due Process And The Insanity Defense: The Supreme Court's Retreat From Winship And Mullaney, Jeffrey A. Burger Oct 1978

Due Process And The Insanity Defense: The Supreme Court's Retreat From Winship And Mullaney, Jeffrey A. Burger

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Lawyer In The Interviewing And Counselling Process, By Andrew S. Watson, Margaret C. Attridge Apr 1978

The Lawyer In The Interviewing And Counselling Process, By Andrew S. Watson, Margaret C. Attridge

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Psychologist: A Neglected Legal Resource, Eugene E. Levitt Oct 1969

The Psychologist: A Neglected Legal Resource, Eugene E. Levitt

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Use Of Subnormal Mentality To Discredit Jan 1960

Use Of Subnormal Mentality To Discredit

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Criminal Responsibility And Mental Disorder: New Approaches To An Old Problem Jan 1955

Criminal Responsibility And Mental Disorder: New Approaches To An Old Problem

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Testamentary Capacity As Affected By Insane Delusions Jan 1951

Testamentary Capacity As Affected By Insane Delusions

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Criminal Law: Psychiatric Aid In Evaluating The Credibility Of A Prosecuting Witness Charging Rape Oct 1950

Criminal Law: Psychiatric Aid In Evaluating The Credibility Of A Prosecuting Witness Charging Rape

Indiana Law Journal

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