Discuss the Diminished Capacity Defense and the Circumstances Under Which

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Essay

Discuss the diminished capacity defense and the circumstances under which a defendant may argue it successfully.

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Definitions:

Elbow Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between the forearm and the upper arm.

Cerebrovascular Accident

A medical condition also known as a stroke, occurring when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.

Hemiparesis

Weakness on one side of the body, often a result of a stroke or other brain injury.

ROM Exercises

Short for Range of Motion exercises, these are specific movements designed to maintain or increase the flexibility and mobility of joints.