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Criminal Responsibility, Competency & Diminished Capacity

Mental health issues in criminal court

  • Product Number: 2180093WBC
  • CLE Credits, earn up to:
    3 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits CLE Credit Note
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    This program focuses on approaches to investigation, trial, and post-trial practice in delinquency and criminal cases involving defendants and witnesses with competency, diminished capacity and/or criminal responsibility issues. The latest ideas and approaches involved in working with individuals with mental health issues are explored and discussed. What are the ethical, legal, practical and tactical issues that arise from arraignment to sentencing to appeals? 

    Experienced practitioners offer guidance on the prerequisites to success, both in and out of the courtroom in handling these difficult cases. Learn practical tips and get advice on how to educate and challenge judges and juries regarding evidence of mental health issues.

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    MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

  • Faculty

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    Janice Bassil, Esq., Law Offices of Janice Bassil, Boston
    Barbara T. Kaban, Esq., Charlestown

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    Frank DiCataldo, Ph.D, Roger Williams University, Bristol
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