Sleepwalking, criminal behavior, and reliable scientific evidence : a guide for expert witnesses /
"This book is an attempt to provide a method and knowledge for examining evidence and testimony that has a basis in reliable and sound sleep science. It attempts to provide both the proper scientific and forensic context for the expert witness. The chapters will lead the reader through the diff...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, D.C. :
American Psychological Association,
[2018]
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Edición: | First edition. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction
- Sleep science and sleep disorders : The basics
- Overview of forensic issues for the sleep expert witness
- Clinical and forensic evaluation of parasomnias, sleepwalking, and sleepwalking violence
- Polysomnography and other issues in the sleepwalking defense
- Pretrial assessment and evaluation steps for sleepwalking defenses
- Performing a behavioral analysis and diagnostic interview for parasomnias
- Sleepwalking defense cases without alcohol or drugs
- Sleepwalking defense cases involving alcohol
- Sleepwalking defense cases involving drugs or medication
- Conclusion
- References
- Index.