Handbook of forensic assessment :psychological and psychiatric perspectives
General Material Designation
[book]
First Statement of Responsibility
/[edited by] Eric Y. Drogin ... [et al.]
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Hoboken, N.J.
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
: John Wiley and Sons
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, c2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xv, 824 p. ;26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Competence to stand trial -- Competency to waive Miranda rights -- Sentencing -- Restoration of competence to stand trial -- Sexual offender evaluations -- Criminal responsibility -- Capital litigation : special considerations -- Diminished capacity in federal sentencing -- Testimonial capacity -- Postconviction proceedings -- Juvenile delinquency and decertification -- Addictions.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Psychological Tests
Mental Disorders -- psychology
Mental Disorders -- diagnosis
Mental Competency
Forensic Psychiatry -- methods
Informed consent (Medical law) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Capacity and disability -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.