LAW 6037 - Criminal Law & Psychology

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Villanova University

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Description: This advanced seminar focuses on the criminal justice system's treatment of mentally disordered offenders. Students will learn about the major mental disorders and the ways in which our criminal law accounts for the impact of those illnesses on a defendant's criminal responsibility. Central to the course is a clinical case- based approach involving the observation and discussion of videotaped forensic evaluations. The cases are selected to illustrate key legal issues and problems on selected topics in the criminal aspects of mental health law, including: representing mentally disabled clients, adjudicative competence, criminal responsibility, mentally disordered offenders in the criminal justice system, criminal and civil justice system interactions, capital cases, sex offenders, juvenile offenders, and mental health expert testimony. The course also includes a visit to the forensic unit of a state psychiatric hospital. A final paper is required. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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