Perspective
Jan. 20, 2012
The rise of neuroscience in criminal law
The emerging field of neuroscience claims that a criminal's brain is different from the norm. By Joseph N. Sorrentino
"My brain made me do it": The emerging field of neuroscience claims that a criminal's brain is different from the norm and that these differences are relevant on the issue of mens rea (intent) and should be considered during sentencing. On Sept. 2, 2011, an Italian woman was the latest person to have a murder sentence reduced on grounds that abnormalities in her brain could explain her behavior. According to a Vanderbi...
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