Fundamentals of Forensic Practice - Mental Health and Criminal Law

Contents

Foundations of Practice

Clinical and Legal Framework

Malingering and Deception in Criminal Evaluations

The Nature of Experts and Their Testimony

Specific Criminal Issues

Forensic Determinations of Diversion and Bail

Miranda and Beyond: Competencies Related to Police Investigations

Competency to Stand Trial

The Insanity Defense

Beyond Insanity: Other Issues of Criminal Responsibility

Sentencing Recommendations and Capital Issues

Competency to be Executed and Other Post- Conviction Relief Issues

Sexual Predator Determinations

Integration: Themes in Criminal Forensic Practice

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Appendix H

Appendix I

References

Name Index

Subject Index