The Diminished Capacity Defense: What it is and How to Use it in Criminal Defense

Description

The presentation explores the history and core principles of the diminished capacity defense and how it can be used in murder cases and other cases requiring specific intent, with an emphasis on relevant psychological conditions, how to argue the issues persuasively, evidentiary burdens, working with experts, and what experts can testify to.

Presenters

Daniel Spiegel, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government, Chapel Hill, NC

Vince Rabil, Retired Assistant Capital Defender, NC

Additional Information

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Duration:

1.25 hours

CLE Value:

General

1.25 hrs

Total

1.25 hrs