Mental Health
Preying on Children: The Emerging Psychology of Pedophiles
Is “Neurolaw” Coming Soon to a Courtroom Near You?
The race to create a perfect lie detector – and the dangers of succeeding
The brain, the criminal and the courts
N Carolina man declared innocent in 1979 dorm murder
Man convicted of killing St. Augustine’s college student 30 years ago is set free
Another innocent person is exonerated after falsely confessing. Here’s how these coerced confessions happen
Murder convict wore Superman cape, compared himself to Dracula, during confession
Mental Health Expert Witnesses: A Primer for Attorneys
Dr. Amy James, PsyD, is offering a one-day CLE program for attorneys in New Bern, NC. To register, email dramyjames@gmail.com by Aug. 15, 2019. The cost is $175.00.
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Andres E. Hernandez, Psy.D.
Shauna Keller, Psy.D.
New Trial Ordered in DNA Case
Superior Court Judge Chris Bragg has overturned Mark Carver’s murder conviction and ordered a new trial. Mr. Carver had been convicted in 2011 of the murder of a UNC Charlotte student. Chris Mumma, executive director of the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, represents Mr. Carver. She argued and the court ruled that Mr. Carver …
Probing Questions for Mental Health Experts
No matter how knowledgeable an expert is, every testimony is subject to limitations of some kind. Dr. John Zervopoulos has created a list of questions designed to help attorneys inquire about these limitations. Useful in and out of the courtroom, this resource can help challenge or strengthen the testimony of mental health experts. Link below: …