Center for Neuroscience and Behavior
Center for Neuroscience and Behavior
Season 4 (Episode 1) How Is Neuroscience Being Used in Criminal Law?
Season 4 (Episode 1) How Is Neuroscience Being Used in Criminal Law?
Season 4 (Episode 1) How Is Neuroscience Being Used in Criminal Law?
Thursday 19th December 2024
Explore how neuroscience is reshaping criminal law with experts Dr. Deborah Denno and Dr. Colin Saldana on the latest Lobes and Robes episode.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Colin Saldana joins as co-host for Season 4.
- Dr. Deborah Denno discusses the use of neuroscience in criminal cases.
- Neuroscience evidence is increasingly present in the courtroom.
- Challenges exist in aligning legal standards with scientific evidence.
- Future projects aim to improve the use of neuroscience in law.
It's really a great question, and I guess the best response is, how is it being used?
In the latest episode of Lobes and Robes, the focus is on the exciting intersection of neuroscience and criminal law. This episode marks the beginning of the podcast's fourth season and introduces Dr. Colin Saldana as the new co-host alongside Susan. Dr. Saldana, a distinguished neuroscientist, brings his expertise in neuroendocrinology and neuroplasticity to the discussion. The guest for this episode is Dr. Deborah Denno, a renowned scholar in the field of law and neuroscience.
She is the founding director of the Neuroscience and Law Center at Fordham Law School and has dedicated much of her career to understanding how neuroscience can be integrated into the legal system. Dr. Denno discusses her extensive research on the historical use of neuroscience in criminal cases, highlighting the challenges and opportunities this presents. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Denno explains how neuroscience has been used to assess mitigating factors and culpability in criminal cases.
She emphasizes the tension between a legal system that seeks to understand the complexities of human behavior and the difficulties in effectively incorporating neuroscientific evidence. Despite the increasing acceptance of neuroscience in courtrooms, there remains a significant gap in its effective use by both defense and prosecution. The episode delves into the implications of using neuroscience as evidence, such as in cases involving the insanity defense or assessing the extent of a victim's brain injuries. Dr.
Denno also touches on the controversial use of neuroscience in diagnosing conditions like shaken baby syndrome, illustrating the potential pitfalls of misinterpreted evidence. Looking forward, Dr. Denno is working on projects that aim to reconcile legal standards with modern scientific insights. Her upcoming book will explore the historical promises and failures of the legal system to fully integrate scientific advancements, including neuroscience.
As the episode wraps up, listeners are left with a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between neuroscience and law, and the potential for future legal reforms that better incorporate scientific evidence.