In Practice, If a Person Accused of a Crime Was

question 449

Multiple Choice

In practice, if a person accused of a crime was unable to appreciate that what he or she did was wrong because of a diagnosable psychological disorder, he or she may be found to be

• A)guilty but impaired.
• B)not guilty by reason of insanity.
• C)not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility.
• D)guilty under exceptional circumstances.

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Definitions:

Animals

Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa, characterized by their ability to move voluntarily and consume organic material.

Exhibitionism

A paraphilia characterized by the recurrent urge or behavior to expose one's genitals to an unsuspecting person for sexual pleasure.

Displaying Genitals

The act of exposing one's sexual organs in a public or private setting, which can vary in social acceptability based on context.

Unsuspecting Stranger

Describes an individual who is unaware of and unprepared for a particular situation or action that may occur, often used in contexts involving deception or surprise.