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“Fine-Tuned Mental Capacity Decisions”: Trial Court Judges’ Opinions on Pro Se Competence after Indiana v. Edwards  


Author:  James L. Knoll, M.D. .


Source: Volume 12, Number 02, July/August 2011 , pp.29-30(2)




Correctional Mental Health Report

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Abstract: 

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision leaves trial judges with the task of making “fine-tuned mental capacity decisions” about a defendant’s PSC in the absence of any specific standard.

Keywords: Indiana v. Edwards

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