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The Burden Nobody Notices Shifting
A Bronx mother avoided a murder conviction after psychiatric experts agreed she was psychotic when she killed her two sons. The ruling exposes a deeper question about expert testimony, juries, and who bears the burden of proving criminal responsibility.
What Family Court Is (and Is Not)
Family court, as a civil court, adjudicates family-related disputes without criminal proceedings. This distinction affects evidence standards, burdens of proof, and constitutional protections, often surprising parents unprepared for the differences.…