Mentally Ill but Competent to Stand Trial
I received a phone call from a private defense attorney, Mr. Barr, asking me to interview…
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What Does a Forensic Shrink Do Anyway?
For the most part, the defendants I examine have been accused of committing bad acts, like…
The Law’s View of Human Nature
The justice system is a gumbo of complex laws and regulations born out of centuries-old English…
Daimonic Human Nature
Freud called it the Id, that most elementary part of our make-up that is a cauldron…
Love Hurts
Human beings, both men and women, are aggressive. The male gender is especially violent. Worldwide, 90%…
The Delilah Complex: Why Men Kill Their Lovers
Contrary to popular perceptions, aggression is not a learned behavior: It’s an inborn potential and must…