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Competence in the Law: From Legal Theory to Clinical Application
Michael L. Perlin
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Description for Competence in the Law: From Legal Theory to Clinical Application
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 488.
The best source for a comprehensive overview of mental competency in criminal, mental disability, and civil law, Competence in the Law prepares mental health professionals to assess questions of both civil and criminal competence and to counsel lawyers and judges in cases in which these issues are germane. A landmark contribution to forensic practice, this book equips you to expertly address critical issues faced in conducting assessments within the legal system.
The best source for a comprehensive overview of mental competency in criminal, mental disability, and civil law, Competence in the Law prepares mental health professionals to assess questions of both civil and criminal competence and to counsel lawyers and judges in cases in which these issues are germane. A landmark contribution to forensic practice, this book equips you to expertly address critical issues faced in conducting assessments within the legal system.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118662397
SKU
V9781118662397
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99-50
About Michael L. Perlin
MICHAEL L. PERLIN is a Professor of Law at New York Law School (NYLS), Director of NYLS's Online Mental Disability Law Program, and Director of NYLS's International Mental Disability Law Reform Project in its Justice Action Center. PAMELA CHAMPINE is a Professor of Law at New York Law School, specializing in wills and trusts and related personal affairs. ... Read more
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