Inside The Badge- understanding criminal law

About Inside The Badge- understanding criminal law

Welcome to The Clinical Gavel where a seasoned Forensic Psychology Professor delves into the intricate world of criminal law. Join us as we break down complex legal concepts, explore high-profile cases, and provide insights into the workings of the justice system. Each episode offers expert analysis and engaging discussions to help you understand the laws that govern our society and the psychology behind criminal behavior. Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation of criminal law from an insider’s perspective.

Publisher

Circle Of Insight Productions

Category

education · government · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2018

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

225 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   ADHD on Trial: Can Impulsivity Influence Criminal Responsibility?

   When a defendant has ADHD, how should courts distinguish neurological vulnerabilities from deliberate criminal conduct? This episode examines the intersection of clinical diagnosis, forensic evaluation, and legal accountability, focusing on executive dysfunction and impaired behavioral inhibition. We explore why an ADHD diagnosis does not automatically establish diminished criminal responsibility and how psychological evidence may inform legal proceedings. The discussion highlights the complexities of evaluating mental state, behavioral control, and rehabilitation within the justice system.

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   When the Crime Didn’t Have a Name: The Prosecution of Cecil Jacobson

   When investigators began uncovering what fertility doctor Cecil Jacobson had done to his patients, prosecutors faced an unusual problem: existing criminal laws did not neatly describe some of the most disturbing conduct. The government ultimately built its case around charges including fraud and perjury. The Jacobson case demonstrates how prosecutors sometimes have to use existing statutes to confront conduct technology and medicine have moved beyond the law.

3. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Can You Refuse to Answer Police Questions? — Your Right to Remain Silent Explained

   You have probably heard the phrase “You have the right to remain silent,” but when does that right actually apply? This episode of Clinical Gavel examines the Fifth Amendment, Miranda warnings, police questioning, and why remaining silent is not always as simple as saying nothing. We also explore the psychology of police encounters and why stress, authority, and the urge to explain yourself can cause people to keep talking when silence may be the safer choice.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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