Mission Statement
Law, Mind, and Method is a blog dedicated to raising awareness about the differing approaches to insanity across state jurisdictions and examining how the Equal Protection clause and the ADA can inform the recognition of moral incapacity in legal contexts. The blog addresses the implications of outdated psychiatric doctrines on the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of a fair trial and advocates for reforms to modernize evidentiary standards in the legal system. It aims to educate the public, influence policy, and destigmatize mental illness in relation to competency and insanity pleas, targeting voters/jurors, advocacy organizations, and lawmakers.
Meet our Contributors
Isabella Lucero
Legal Scholar
Isabella Lucero is a renowned legal scholar with expertise in mental health law and advocacy. Her research and writings have contributed significantly to the modernization of evidentiary standards in the legal system, particularly in cases related to competency and insanity pleas.
Kellie Gimpel
Psychiatric Researcher
Kellie Gimpel is a dedicated researcher and policy analyst who has been instrumental in advocating for reforms to address the implications of outdated psychiatric doctrines on fair trial guarantees. Her work focuses on influencing policy and educating the public about mental illness and legal competency.
