Evan Is Charged with a Crime

question 21

Multiple Choice

Evan is charged with a crime.Almost all federal courts and some state courts would not hold Evan liable if,at the time of the offense,as a result of a mental disease or defect,Evan lacked substantial capacity to

• A)appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct only.
• B)appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct and obey the law.
• C)appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or obey the law.
• D)obey the law only.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-governance; in healthcare, it refers to a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own medical treatment.

DNAR Determination

A medical order indicating that no attempts should be made to resuscitate a patient in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, standing for "Do Not Attempt Resuscitation."

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, or, in a personal sense, the ability to make decisions independently and to have control over one's own life.

Social Justice

The concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society, measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.