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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 i...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118269916 |
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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 quest |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (viii, 312 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780470267905 (electronic bk.) 0470267909 (electronic bk.) 9781118269916 (electronic bk.) 1118269918 (electronic bk.) 1281732486 9781281732484 |
| Index Number: | KF9242 |
| CLC: | D971.26 |
| Contents: | Overview: the history, present scope, and future implications for legal competency -- Criminal competencies -- Competency and institutionalization of persons by reason of mental disability -- Competency and the civil law -- Principles and their wider implications. |