03/08/2011

Cognitive Neuroscience and Involuntary Confinement

Adam Lamparello has a new piece entitled, "Using Cognitive Neuroscience as a Method by Which to Involuntarily Confine Violent Offenders after Completion of Their Sentence."

Abstract:

This article argues that individuals with frontal lobe brain damage have the inability to control their actions, and are highly likely to engage in rage attacks, spontaneous acts of violence, and destructive behavior. It argues that such offenders should receive post-sentence treatment to focus upon addressing these issues.

Mar 8, 2011 1:33:00 PM | Recent Neurolaw-related Papers

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