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The Case for Neurodevelopmental Expertise in the Courtroom

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The boundary between adolescence and adulthood is a construct of societal and legal importance, particularly when considering legal culpability. Given the potential legal ramifications, the placement of such a boundary should...more

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A Sword and A Shield: How SCOTUS Expert Testimony Rulings May Benefit Corporate Defendants

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The US Supreme Court decided several criminal procedure cases during the 2023 – 2024 term – including Diaz v. United States, 144 S. Ct. 1727 (2024) and Smith v. Arizona, 144 S. Ct. 1785 (2024) – which have relevance and...more

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Junk Science or Relevant Evidence: Supreme Court Says Experts May Now Aid in Determining Criminal Intent

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In criminal cases, oftentimes the most significant element in dispute is whether the defendant harbored the intent to “knowingly” or “willfully” violate the criminal law at issue.  If the defendant denies that he knew what he...more

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Wrongfully Convicted Man Threads the Needle: Virginia High Court Grants Writ of Actual Innocence

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Generally speaking, Virginia criminal defendants who want to challenge their convictions have only a few options. None of them are very good. They have 30 days from the date of their conviction to appeal to the Virginia Court...more

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