Citation

Wertlieb EC. Crim. Justice Behav. 1991; 18(3): 332-350.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854891018003006

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A review of the literature was conducted to determine the treatment of individuals with disabilities within the criminal justice system. The focus was on those persons who are suspects or convicted offenders. Issues related to initial interactions with police officers to trial proceedings and eventual incarceration were discussed. Special attention was given to the Miranda warnings, competency to stand trial, plea bargaining, Eighth Amendment issues, and alternatives to incarceration.

Language: en