Involuntary Medication for Trial Competency: Not in Defendant’s Best Interests
Author: Fred Cohen.
Source: Volume 18, Number 04, November/December 2016 , pp.53-54(2)
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Abstract:
The Ninth circuit applies the Sell test when a defendant diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic medication with the goal of restoring him to competency before his trial. A good review for the informed and a splendid primer for those who are newcomers to the issue of forced medication for trial competency.Keywords: U.S. v. Onuoha; Sell v. United States; Haldol; best medical interest; Ruiz–Gaxiola; community standard of care
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