The mind of the criminal : the role of developmental social cognition in criminal defense law /

In American criminal law, if a defendant demonstrates that they lack certain psychological capabilities, they may be excused of blame and punishment for wrongdoing. However, criminal defense law often fails to consider the developmental science of individual differences in ability and functioning th...

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Main Author: Fontaine, Reid Griffith, 1971-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012
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