Criminal Competency on Trial: The Case of Colin Ferguson

Rating:
Summary: Very Informative
Review: This book is extremely informative regarding both competency to stand trial, as well as the insanity defense. It describes in easy to understand language how the court system handles individuals with mental illness. The two case examples, especially the case of Colin Ferguson, demonstrate how sometimes the courts may not make the right decisions regarding competency questions, and, as such, why mental health practioners are key people in such cases.