The Term That Describes a Defendant Who Was, as a Result

question 18

Multiple Choice

The term that describes a defendant who was, as a result of mental illness, unable to know the difference between right and wrong.

• A) insanity
• B) incompetence
• C) actus reus
• D) mens rea

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Definitions:

Antabuse

A prescription medication used to help people who have a drinking problem control their desire to drink alcohol. The generic name is disulfiram.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

Bright Lights

Intense, vivid illumination often used for visibility, signaling, or decoration.

Severely Depressed

A term describing a critical or extreme state of depression, marked by intense symptoms that drastically affect one’s daily functioning.