A Level of Intent That Occurs When the Circumstances of the Offense

question 38

True/False

A level of intent that occurs when the circumstances of the offense demonstrate that the offender must have consciously desired the result is called specific intent.

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Definitions:

American Law Institute Test

A legal test for insanity that holds people to be insane at the time of committing a crime if, because of a mental disorder, they did not know right from wrong or could not resist an uncontrollable impulse to act.

M'Naghten Rule

A standard for determining the insanity of a defendant in a criminal case, based on their ability to understand the nature of their act or distinguish right from wrong.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms through various assessments and tests.

Mental Health Services

A range of services designed to support individuals' mental health, including therapy, counseling, medication, and support groups.