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M Vernon, A G Steinberg, L A Montoya

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    Many deaf defendants face trial incompetence due to severe communication deficits in English and American Sign Language (ASL), not mental illness. This linguistic barrier hinders fair legal proceedings and Miranda Warnings comprehension.

    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Linguistics
    • Legal Psychology

    Background:

    • Examined 28 deaf individuals involved in murder cases.
    • Assessed unique forensic challenges and clinical profiles.

    Observation:

    • Significant percentage exhibited limited English and American Sign Language (ASL) skills.
    • Communication deficits led to inability to understand charges or participate in defense.

    Findings:

    • Linguistic deficits, not mental illness or retardation, caused trial incompetence.
    • Incomprehensible Miranda Warnings for some deaf suspects due to communication barriers.

    Implications:

    • Highlights unresolved judicial dilemmas regarding linguistic incompetence.

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  • Proposes remedial steps for fair trials and police interrogations for deaf defendants.
  • Defines roles for psychiatric and psychological experts in deaf legal cases.