The Notion of "Diminished Capacity" Refers to Being

question 79

Multiple Choice

The notion of "diminished capacity" refers to being:

• A) mentally ill, or legally insane, at the time the crime was committed.
• B) mentally retarded or otherwise incapable of understanding the law.
• C) under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• D) incapable of resisting the impulse to commit the crime.

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Definitions:

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places open to the general public.

Epileptic Seizure

A brief episode of signs or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain, associated with epilepsy.

Disparate Treatment

An illegal employment practice where an employee is treated differently or less favorably because of characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, or nationality.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.