Traumatic brain injury and criminal behaviour.

The clinical characteristics of traumatic brain injury (TBI), the association of TBI with lasting behavioural problems and neuropsychological deficits, and the use of the insanity defense in criminal proceedings in relation to TBI are discussed. Furthermore, the possible abuse of the incidental association of a TBI to the commission of a crime is explored. A framework of evaluation is described to determine the relevance of the association of TBI and the ultimate commission of a crime.