Neuroscience in the Courtroom

The video discusses the use of neuroscientific evidence in criminal defense, focusing on how brain injuries can impact behavior and legal responsibility. It explores different types of defenses, such as lack of premeditation and voluntariness, and their implications for sentencing. The video also highlights the importance of introducing such evidence at various stages of the legal process, including pretrial, during trial, and sentencing.

What are the three types of areas when defense counsel might introduce neuroscientific evidence?

How did the car accident affect the speaker's behavior and decision-making?

What argument might be made regarding the speaker's mental state during the crime?

In what ways could neuroscientific evidence be introduced during sentencing?

What distinction is made between a person who acts with impairments and one who does not?