• 2005 256pp paperback ISBN: 9781568870939
Psychologists are often enlisted to present
expert testimony for either the defense or prosecution whenever a
confession is called into question. This book presents the causes and
consequences of voluntary or police-induced false confessions. A sample
report is included.
"Any forensic mental health expert who
conducts evaluations regarding the validity of confessions or the
competence to waive Miranda rights would be well advised to read this
book. It provides a scholarly foundation in case law and psychological
theory and research, as well as a wealth of practical examples in how to
communicate findings to the court. DeClue's writing is clear and lucid,
even when reviewing areas less familiar to forensic mental health
experts, such as case law history. I expect that Interrogations and
Disputed Confessions will become the standard text on this issue."
-Philip H. Witt, PhD, ABPP, Diplomate in Forensic Psychology, Somerville NJ reviewing in the Journal of Psychology and Law
"Dr. DeClue has cleverly woven relevant wisdom from history,
psychology, law, and criminal justice. This remarkably readable book is
simple enough for any intelligent citizen to understand, clear enough to
advise any police officer, and at the same time sophisticated enough
for the most advanced police administrator, criminal lawyer, or forensic
psychologist. This is an exceptional accomplishment."
-Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, ABPP, Diplomate in Forensic Psychology, University of Arizona College of Medicine
"[This book] should be required reading not only for mental
health professionals involved in evaluating issues related to false
confessions but for criminal defense attorneys - those likely to
encounter claims of untruthful confessions made by their clients. This outstanding volume traces the Court's evolving view of
factors that might serve to invalidate a confession. Dr. DeClue has
provided the most thorough, focused description of such cases (from 1884
until the present) outside of a law review article. Landmark cases are
brought to life; mental health professionals should have no difficulty
'operationalizing' holdings from these cases and applying them to
forensic assessments."
-Alan M. Goldstein, PhD, ABPP, Diplomate in Forensic Psychology, Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Chapter 1: Introduction
Part I - Implications of False Confessions
Chapter 2: The Causes of Police-Induced False Confessions
Chapter 3: The Consequences of Police-Induced False Confessions
Chapter 4: Policy Recommendations for Police-Induced false Confessions
Part II - Foundation
Chapter 5: A Model for Forensic Psychological Assessment/Consultation
Chapter 6: Legal Context
Chapter 7: Legal Issues for Which Psychological Testimony May Be Relevant
Part III - Conducting Psychological Assessments and Preparing Testimony
Chapter 8: Addressing Waiver of Miranda Rights
Chapter 9: Addressing the Voluntariness of a Confession
Chapter 10: Addressing the Reliability of a Confession
Synopsis
Appendix: Sample Report of a Psychological Assessment Addressing Miranda Waiver: Voluntariness of a Confession, and Reliability of a Confession
References
Cases Cited
Subject Index
Author IndexCE
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About the Author
Gregory DeClue, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed Florida
Psychologist in independent practice in Sarasota, Florida, and is police
psychologist for several law-enforcement agencies. He is a diplomate of
the American Board of Forensic Psychology. Dr. DeClue has conducted
over 1,000 criminal forensic psychological evaluations and over 1,000
evaluations of prospective or current law enforcement or corrections
officers. He has written articles across a wide range of forensic
psychological practice areas, including child custody, competency,
malingering, sex-offender re-offense risk assessment, and confessions. He is 2004-2005 president of the Consortium of Police Psychologists
(COPPS) and has presented workshops sponsored by COPPS, the American
Psychological Association and American Academy of Forensic Psychology,
the Missouri Prevention Institute, the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Association, the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Counselors, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the
Florida Mental Health Institute, and the American Association of Sex
Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Dr. DeClue may be contacted at [email protected], or through his website at: https://gregdeclue.myakkatech.com