Journal Published Online: 01 January 1974
Volume 19, Issue 1

Evaluation of Amnesia in Criminal-Legal Situations

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Quite frequently in the examination of a defendant in a criminal matter the defendant will say, “I don't remember what happened,” or the examining psychiatrist may find that there is a period of fuzziness or hazy memory at the time of the commission of the crime. It is precisely this time period that is essential for the examining psychiatrist to explore with respect to mental state and criminal responsibility. Usually the crimes for which a psychiatrist is called are major ones such as homicide, robbery, and rape. This paper will briefly explore the problem of amnesia in the examination of a defendant in a criminal matter.

Author Information

Sadoff, RL
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pa
Pages: 4
Price: $25.00
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Stock #: JFS10075J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10075J