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Record Nr.

UNINA9910677523603321

Titolo

Competence in the law [[electronic resource] ] : from legal theory to clinical application / / Michael L. Perlin ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, c2008

ISBN

1-281-73248-6

9786611732486

1-118-26991-8

0-470-26790-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (322 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PerlinMichael L. <1946->

Disciplina

345.73/04

346.730138

Soggetti

Competency to stand trial - United States

Insanity (Law) - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Competence in the Law: From Legal Theory to Clinical Application; Contents; Introduction: The Expanding Role of the Expert Witness in Questions of Competence; Chapter 1: Overview of the Relationship between the Law and Mental Health Professionals on the Issue of Competence; Chapter 2: Criminal Competencies; Chapter 3: Competency and the Institutionalization of Persons by Reason of Mental Disability; Chapter 4: Competency and the Civil Law; Chapter 5: Conclusion; About the Authors; Subject and Case Index;

Sommario/riassunto

Written by experts in the fields of mental disability law and forensic psychology, Competence in the Law prepares mental health professionals to understand the law, consider questions of civil and criminal competence, and knowledgeably counsel lawyers and judges in cases in which mental competency issues are germane. The first single-volume resource of its kind, Competence in the Law :.:.; Examines the landmark cases that have set precedents in this area.; Presents in-depth discussion of criminal competencies, such as competency to stand trial, plead guilty, or waive counsel.; Explores questio