The Defense of Extreme Emotional Disturbance: A Qualitative Analysis of Cases in New York County

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

Volumn 10, Issue 1-2, 2004, Pages 102-133

  Kirschner, Stuart M ^a   Litwack, Thomas R ^a   Galperin, Gary J ^b,c  

^a JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE   (United States)

^b Special Projects Bureau   (United States)

^c YESHIVA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 1842478963     PISSN: 10768971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/1076-8971.10.1-2.102     Document Type: Review

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