Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Georgetown Law Journal

Volume

105

Publication Date

2017

Keywords

criminal law; intent

Abstract

My empirical study, which examines neuroscience evidence in 800 criminal cases over the course of two decades, is the first to determine how, when, and why victim brain scan evidence is introduced and used in court. My study reveals that although courts commonly rely on brain scans to show the extent of a victim’s injury, the actual application of this neuroscience evidence extends far beyond the purpose for which it is admitted.

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