Nelson V. Godinez


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A System in Denial


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Competence in the Law


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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.







Reassessing Solitary Confinement


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Law and Mental Health


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This book has been replaced by Law and Mental Health, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4047-1.







The American Dictionary of Criminal Justice


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Combines a dictionary of key legal terms with an index of leading United States Supreme Court cases indexed by type of case, such as death penalty, right to counsel, and searches and seizures. The new edition of this resource for students, practitioners, and others who need access to criminal justice information contains 125 new U.S. Supreme Court cases, as well as over 5000 terms, concepts, and names. Includes index.