Abstract
Epilepsy is a diverse family of disorders with wide variations in clinical presentations depending on seizure type and etiology. When individuals diagnosed with epilepsy commit a violent act, it is commonly unrelated to a seizure (inter-ictal violence). Violence occurring in relation to the seizure episode (peri-ictal violence) is a rare but recognized phenomenon that can lead to criminal charges. In some cases, peri-ictal violence can mimic a planned goal-directed act. In these cases, courts often rely on psychiatric expertise to answer questions about the defendant's competence to proceed, criminal responsibility, or risk of future violence. This article reviews the relevant literature related to violence in epilepsy and provides recommendations to clinicians who provide expert opinion in cases of epileptic seizure related violence. [ Psychiatr Ann . 2017;47(12):598–603.]
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