What exactly is the DSM-5?
The DSM-5 is the go-to source for understanding, classifying, and explaining a variety of mental health…
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Should Juveniles Arrested for Violent Crimes be Tried in Adult Court?
The problem of juvenile crime has plagued American society for decades. State legislatures, prosecutors, and other…
The Insanity Defense: A Get Out of Jail Free Card?
Most people have probably heard of the insanity defense, in which a person who has committed…
Criminal Behavior: Is it Nature or Nurture?
Is criminal behavior the result of one’s genetic makeup – the “Bad Seed” idea– or due…
Criminal Behavior: Is it Nature or Nurture? The Research Results
It’s important that you understand what the above statistics mean, and what they do not mean. …
Mentally Ill but Competent to Stand Trial
I received a phone call from a private defense attorney, Mr. Barr, asking me to interview…