Although the Durham Ruling in 1954 Allowed Mental Health Professionals

question 9

Multiple Choice

Although the Durham ruling in 1954 allowed mental health professionals to present information about an accused person's mental state, it became apparent that

• A)no mental health professional wanted to participate in court proceedings.
• B)mental health professionals could not reliably assess whether mental illness caused criminal behavior.
• C)judges were reluctant to include testimony from mental health professionals in their decisions.
• D)juries were reluctant to consider testimony from mental health professionals.

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