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Psychodynamics And The Insanity Defense: Ordinary Common Sense And Heuristic Reasoning, Michael L. Perlin Jan 1990

Psychodynamics And The Insanity Defense: Ordinary Common Sense And Heuristic Reasoning, Michael L. Perlin

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Unpacking The Myths: The Symbolism Mythology Of Insanity Defense Jurisprudence, Michael L. Perlin Jan 1990

Unpacking The Myths: The Symbolism Mythology Of Insanity Defense Jurisprudence, Michael L. Perlin

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The insanity defense has been the subject of great controversy. A review of the jurisprudential debate, infamous cases, judicial and legislative decision-making, media coverage, as well as public attitudes, when read in light of scientific and empirical research, reveals a gaping disparity between what we know and how we think about the mentally ill and the insanity defense. The Author argues that this disparity is the result of several operational myths about the mentally ill and the insanity defense. In this Article, the Author focuses on the role of psychiatry, psychology, and mental illness in the law, specifically addressing how …


Aids-Related Dementia And Competency To Stand Trial: A Potential Abuse Of The Forensic Mental Health System?, Michael L. Perlin, Joel Dvoskin Jan 1990

Aids-Related Dementia And Competency To Stand Trial: A Potential Abuse Of The Forensic Mental Health System?, Michael L. Perlin, Joel Dvoskin

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Are Courts Competent To Decide Competency Questions? Stripping The Facade From United States V. Charters, Michael L. Perlin Jan 1990

Are Courts Competent To Decide Competency Questions? Stripping The Facade From United States V. Charters, Michael L. Perlin

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