{"product_id":"competence-in-the-law-from-legal-theory-to-clinical-application-paperback-softback-9781118662397","title":"Competence in the Law; From Legal Theory to Clinical Application (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118662397","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCompetence in the Law\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom Legal Theory to Clinical Application\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael L. Perlin (Author), Pamela R. Champine (Author), Henry A. Dlugacz (Author), Mary Connell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118662397, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 February 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e312 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 cm, 0.449 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe best source for a comprehensive overview of mental competency in criminal, mental disability, and civil law, \u003ci\u003eCompetence in the Law\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction: The Expanding Role of the Expert Witness in Questions of Competence 1 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Overview: The History, Present Scope, and Future Implications for Legal Comptetency 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. The history of the relationship between competency and the law 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Future growth in this area 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Why the question of competence is so important to mental health professionals 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. An introduction to sanism and pretextuality 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Criminal Competencies 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Competency to stand trial 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Competency to plead guilty 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Competency to waive counsel 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. Other criminal competencies 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. Impact of incompetency fi nding on ability to enter insanity plea 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF. Impact of incompetency fi nding on ability to enter guilty but mentally ill plea 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG. Impact of incompetency on the trial of a defendant as a sexually violent predator 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eH. Competency to be executed 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Competency and Institutionalization of Persons by Reason of Mental Disability 134\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Involuntary civil commitment 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Competency and the right to refuse treatment 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Competency and other institutional rights 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. Competency and correctional issues 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Competency and the Civil law 174\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Torts 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Contracts 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Wills, trusts, and other donative transfers 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. Guardianships 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. Domestic relations 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Conclusion 292\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Commonalities 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Suggestions 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 301\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52421359567128,"sku":"9781118662397","price":57.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118662397.jpg?v=1784592095","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/competence-in-the-law-from-legal-theory-to-clinical-application-paperback-softback-9781118662397","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}