Author:
Appelbaum Kenneth L.,Appelbaum Paul S.
Abstract
Individuals with mental retardation have impairments in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. These impairments can affect trial-related competencies during criminal proceedings. Problems can arise at three stages of criminal proceedings: confession and waiver, proceeding to trial, and functioning at trial. The authors review the effects of mental retardation on general functioning and the potential trial-related consequences of these impairments. A companion paper provides guidance for detecting mental retardation during forensic evaluations.
Subject
Law,Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
14 articles.
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