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Insane, innocent, or merely dishonest?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Martin H. Williams, Ph.D.

I have now worked on my third court ordered criminal evaluation in which I could not decide whether the defendant was mentally ill, simply dishonest or wrongly accused. A variety of psychological conditions could cause a criminal defendant to incorrectly … Continue reading →

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The Borderline Plaintiff

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Martin H. Williams, Ph.D.

The Borderline Plaintiff is a problem for attorneys who may lack the clinical skills to recognize that some of their clients have serious, but often undetectable, emotional issues.  Psychologists often take many years learning to deal with individuals with Borderline … Continue reading →

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