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

• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, c2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (322 p.)
• Disciplina: 345.73/04; 346.730138
• Soggetto topico: Competency to stand trial - United States; Insanity (Law) - United States
• Altri autori: PerlinMichael L. <1946->
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Competence in the law
• ISBN: 1-281-73248-6; 9786611732486; 1-118-26991-8; 0-470-26790-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910677523603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II