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In Defense of the Defenders - The Vietnam Vet Syndrome

NCJ Number
91382
Journal
Criminal Law Bulletin Volume: 19 Issue: 5 Dated: (September/October 1983) Pages: 434-441
Author(s)
J R Ford
Date Published
1983
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The author explores the post-traumatic stress syndrome associated with military service in Vietnam.
Abstract
If an attorney suspects stress disorder and believes that a related defense is possible, the author provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the case for trial. Mr. Ford shares with us his successful strategy and tactics in this new and controversial area of criminal defense work. (Publisher abstract)

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