This book focuses on the importance of using a brain-behavior relationship framework for the
successful use of neuropsychological evaluations for courtroom purposes. It stresses the need
to understand the offender as a unique individual assessed accordingly from cognitive and
personality perspectives. The desired goal is to reach a more nuanced evaluation rather than a
compilation of test scores. This book clearly explains the circumstances that prevent proper
testing including batteries that are confusing or frustrating to the person being tested or
those that cause fatigue thus interfering with an appropriate picture of cognitive motor and
sensory skills. Irrelevance of some tests for addressing the reason for referral is also
covered as is the importance of setting and adequate time for evaluation. When dealing with
court cases involving the violent offender the evaluation is critical to the establishment of
the factors that motivated the crime. In most cases the issue is not insanity but rather an
understanding for legal purposes of the cognitive and emotional processes that explain how a
crime occurred. This book provides a concise overview of the issues involved and how to provide
the best scientific information to satisfy the pursuit of justice.
