Borderline Personality Disorder in Criminal Defense: A Mitigation Framework for Pre-Plea Strategy and Sentencing Advocacy

08 Jul , 2026

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This program provides a comprehensive framework for integrating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) into criminal defense mitigation. Participants will explore how BPD affects behavior, emotional regulation, decision-making, and culpability.

The course examines how BPD can be identified, evaluated, and incorporated into mitigation strategies at both pre-plea and sentencing stages. It also addresses challenges in representing clients with BPD and how to translate clinical findings into persuasive advocacy.

Attorneys will gain practical tools to use BPD as a mitigating factor and enhance their overall defense strategy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze BPD criteria in criminal defense
  • Identify challenges in representing BPD clients
  • Apply BPD in mitigation strategy

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