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Mental Health

State v. Echols, 845 S.E.2d 208 (2020) (unpub)

August 4, 2020 //  by Sarah Ammons

Dr. Wilkie Wilson’s testimony on decedent’s behavior being consistent with methamphetamine intoxication violated Rule 702(a)(1), where he had not examined the decedent and based his opinion on witness statements and a medical report from 2014.

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Resource Category: CasesForensic Discipline: Mental Health, Toxicology

Forensic mental health evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 25, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Several attorneys have asked about having in-custody clients evaluated for competency or purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve talked with experts about their availability and many are available, if appropriate measures to ensure safety are in place during the mental health evaluation. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to how to conduct these necessary evaluations, but …

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Category: Experts, Practice TipsForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2005. Intellectual disability; death sentence prohibited

June 16, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2005. Intellectual disability; death sentence prohibitedRead More

Resource Category: LegislationForensic Discipline: Mental Health

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1001. No proceedings when defendant mentally incapacitated; exception

June 16, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1001. No proceedings when defendant mentally incapacitated; exceptionRead More

Resource Category: LegislationForensic Discipline: Mental Health

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1002. Determination of incapacity to proceed; evidence; temporary commitment; temporary orders

June 16, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1002. Determination of incapacity to proceed; evidence; temporary commitment; temporary ordersRead More

Resource Category: LegislationForensic Discipline: Mental Health

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1321 Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity

June 16, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1321 Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanityRead More

Resource Category: LegislationForensic Discipline: Mental Health

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-959. Notice of defense of insanity; pretrial determination of insanity

June 16, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-959. Notice of defense of insanity; pretrial determination of insanityRead More

Resource Category: LegislationForensic Discipline: Mental Health

Voluntary Intoxication, Diminished Capacity, and Automatism

June 8, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

This PowerPoint presentation created by Lisa Miles provides helpful tips for North Carolina attorneys regarding the voluntary intoxication, diminished capacity or automatism defense

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Resource Category: TrainingsForensic Discipline: Mental Health

UNC School of Government Blog: Diminished Capacity

June 8, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

Jeff Welty discusses the increasing use of diminished capacity defenses in North Carolina. Post provides helpful cites of recent North Carolina cases in which the diminished capacity defense was used.

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Resource Category: Featured ArticlesForensic Discipline: Mental Health

North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 122C – Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985

June 8, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

North Carolina statutes on Mental Health defenses.

North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 122C – Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985Read More

Resource Category: LegislationForensic Discipline: Mental Health

American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

June 8, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the DSM* uses standard language and criteria for the classification of mental disorders and is relied upon by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. *Since its initial publication the DSM has been updated seven times. The most current version, updated in 2013, is the 5th edition …

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Resource Category: BooksForensic Discipline: Mental Health

North Carolina IDS Policy on Effective Use of Mental Health Experts in Potentially Capital Cases

June 4, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

North Carolina IDS Policy on Effective Use of Mental Health Experts in Potentially Capital CasesRead More

Resource Category: Reports and PublicationsForensic Discipline: Mental Health

As George Floyd Died, Officer Wondered About “Excited Delirium”

June 4, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

As George Floyd Died, Officer Wondered About “Excited Delirium”Read More

Article Source: Marshall ProjectForensic Discipline: Death Investigation, Mental Health

Millions have been invested in the emerging field of neurolaw. Where is it leading?

June 1, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Millions have been invested in the emerging field of neurolaw. Where is it leading?Read More

Article Source: ABA JournalForensic Discipline: Mental Health

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