Pursuant to Boykin V

question 50

Short Answer

Pursuant to Boykin v.Alabama, when a defendant enters a guilty plea, it must be intelligent and _____.

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Definitions:

Caregiving Responsibilities

The obligations and activities involved in looking after the physical and emotional welfare of someone who is elderly, sick, or disabled.

Autonomy

The state or condition of having independence or the freedom to make one's own decisions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers released by neurons to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons, muscles, or glands, influencing mental function and behavior.

Genetic Contributions

The influence of genes inherited from parents on an individual's traits and characteristics.