Studies Around the World Have Found That Mentally Ill Persons

question 59

Multiple Choice

Studies around the world have found that mentally ill persons (mostly schizophrenics and manic depressives) are at least ______ times more likely to have a conviction for violent offenses than people in general.

• A) 3 to 4
• B) 1 to 2
• C) 5 to 6
• D) 8 to 9

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

Contributory Negligence is a legal doctrine where a plaintiff's failure to take proper care for their own safety can reduce or eliminate the defendant's liability.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that allocates damages based on the degree of fault or negligence found against each party in a lawsuit.

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax that individuals, corporations, or other entities are legally obligated to pay to a taxing authority.

Misstate Information

To provide incorrect or misleading information, either intentionally or unintentionally.