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Representing Clients with Mental Illness in Criminal Matters in Washington State

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Created on November 17, 2014

Beginner

Overview

The art of representing clients who have a mental illness requires a nuanced understanding of assessment and interview protocols. Join criminal defense attorney Margaret Brammall as she instructs viewers on how to take cues from a client’s behavior and demeanor during the initial client interview to establish a strong and productive relationship. Ms. Brammall explores the ethical issues involved in representing clients with diminished capacity, and reviews competency standards. She discusses involuntary medication hearings pursuant to State v. Sell.  Additionally, she analyzes statutory mitigating factors with regard to sentencing, and teaches viewers how to minimize the amount of time that such individuals are involved in the legal system. Finally, she reviews critical issues in the successful conclusion of the case, with emphasis on how to keep the client out of further trouble.  

 

This program will be helpful to all criminal defense attorneys, who will inevitably represent many clients with mental illness during their careers.

 

Learning Objectives:

I.    Recognize if a client has a mental illness 

II.   Establish and maintain rapport

III.  Deal with a suicidal client 

IV.  Identify whether a client is competent and provide assistance to an incompetent client

V.   Successfully resolve these cases 

 

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