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Author: Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.

Risk Factors for Criminal Behavior | Peer Rejection

Peer Rejection It has been continually shown over the years by developmental psychologists that a child’s peer relationships are essential in proper emotional and social development of an individual. Around the time of puberty, these adolescents begin to become more susceptible to the influence of their friends, and less susceptible to the influence of family orRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 10, 2015January 10, 2015

Battered Woman Syndrome

Battered Women Syndrome Over 10% of homicides in the U.S. are by women, and a high percentage of these cases involve the killing of an abusive romantic partner. In fact, the majority of women that are in prison for murder are victims domestic violence. Women who are abused by their partners are believed to beRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 9, 2015January 10, 2015

Risk Factors for Criminal Behavior | Poverty

Criminal Behavior Risk Factors: Early Warning Signs Childhood Risk Factors Antisocial behaviors in adults can be traced back to their origins in their childhood. Looking back at the childhood years of criminals, and especially career criminals, for the most part there will be warning signs indicating they may be heading in the wrong direction. ThereRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 9, 2015January 10, 2015

The Insanity Defense

Legally Insane: The Insanity Defense The insanity defense is one of the least successful defenses in a criminal defense case. The determination of the suspect’s mental state at the time of the criminal offense, as well as at the time of trial can be a challenging task; the defense actually has the burden of proofRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 8, 2015January 17, 2015

Confessions: Police Interrogation

Confessions: Police interrogation A confession is probably the most damaging kind of evidence that you can give to the police, and will surely be presented in court in front of a jury. It is almost as bad as blowing into the Breathalyzer when you know you’ve had more than two drinks.  The way in whichRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 7, 2015January 17, 2015

Jury Selection | Importance of Experiential Questioning

Jury Selection It can be argued that the selection of a good jury is more important than any facts of the case. I happen to believe that the facts of the case are equally important to a good jury selection. Many fellow criminal attorneys have claimed that no amount of evidence against their client wouldRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 7, 2015January 9, 2015

Conflict Between Two Disciplines : Psychology and Law

Conflict Between Two Disciplines Psychology And Law Out of the need to resolve disagreements, laws are created and implemented by people. For the most part, laws can be seen as a reflection of the values of the majority in a society. Laws are created, changed, or thrown away because as time passes, the values of aRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 7, 2015January 17, 2015

The Context of the Crime | The Psychology of Criminal Behavior

The Context of the Crime Psychology of Criminal Behavior Instead of strictly exploring legal topics like most law blogs, regurgitating much of the same legal jargon and Appeal Court decisions, this site will focus on the criminal justice system from a different perspective. The purpose of this blog will be to explore topics in theRead More

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. January 5, 2015January 7, 2015
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