Forensic Psychology Reconsidered: A Critique of Mental Illness and the Courts delves into the complex intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system. Authored by David Polizzi, this 1st edition text is essential for criminal justice students seeking a comprehensive understanding of how mental health issues intersect with legal processes. The book explores key topics such as competency to stand trial, state of mind at the time of the crime, suicide by cop, and involuntary psychiatric medication administered in custody. Unlike conventional texts that primarily focus on clinical practice, this volume emphasizes critical thinking. Each chapter critically analyzes its subject matter, delving beyond mere legal parameters to examine the ethical, philosophical, and theoretical underpinnings of criminal responsibility.