The psychodynamic theory of offending believes criminality is caused by abnormal development of the psyche. The theory explains criminality happening for 4 different reasons, first being a weak superego as it doesn't punish them for acting on impulses from the id, second being a deviant superego as it has deviant values so doesn't react to certain crimes, third being a strong superego as they commit a crime to be punished to rid the guilt imposed by the superego or they suppress so much anger and frustration that one day they 'explode' releasing it in one go, and forth being maternal deprivation (proposed by Bowlby) as it leads to affectionless psychopathy so they can't form meaningful relationships. A major problem with the psychodynamic theory is that the concepts are difficult to test, and it relies on the unconscious mind which is impossible to prove meaning there is no empirical evidence. The biological approach can also be argued as difficult to test or proved because the CNS, ANS and endocrine system are very complex and interact with each other in a complex way, and because of this they are still not completely understood. The biological research is arguably better than the psychodynamic research because it relies on quantitative and objective data which will be interpreted the same by
What steps must be taken to prove insanity? When the defense claims that their client was not in a state of understanding for what he or she did due to mental disorder is often known as the insanity defense. This is to show that the defendant was unaware at what he or she was doing and should not be held accountable for the alleged actions. In this particular case the term insanity is used more legally than medically, so it is the court’s decision on if there should be a medical professional involved or not. Stu Dents was charged with homicide, kidnapping, assault of a police officer, burglary, and crimes related to drugs.
UNIT 4222-609 OUTCOME 1 1.1 Identify the legislation which relates to substance use and describe the difference between legal and illegal drugs The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 This act is intended to prevent the non-medical use of certain drugs. For this reason it controls not just medicinal drugs (which will also be in the Medicines Act) but also drugs with no current medical uses. Offences under this Act overwhelmingly involve the general public, and even when the same drug and a similar offence are involved, penalties are far tougher. Drugs subject to this Act are known as 'controlled' drugs. The law defines a series of offences, including unlawful supply, intent to supply, import or export (all these are collectively known as 'trafficking' offences), and unlawful production.
The issue of the execution of mentally challenged individuals was first addressed in the case of Penry v Lynaugh in 1889. In a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court ruled that the execution of mentally challenged individuals is not a violation of the Eighth Amendment. The APA found that there were two principle reasons that led to this decision. (1) the disabilities that accompany mental retardation are directly relevant to the criminal responsibility and choice of punishment, and (2) the degree of reduction in moral blameworthiness cause by a defendant’s mental retardation renders imposition of the death penalty unconstitutional (www.deathpenaltyinfo.org ) Even though Georgia and Massachusetts banned the execution of the mentally challenged at the time, the court found that not enough states had formed a national consensus on the matter. Exactly how did all this come about?
Surprisingly enough 41 people claim that they do know someone with bipolar disorder. The other 17 individuals said no or I don’t know. It amazes me how all of these people do know someone with bipolar disorder. A total of 70.69 % of the people who answered my survey are very familiar with the disorder because of the fact that they personal know someone who has this illness. For years I have believed that bipolar disorder was so rare that it would be considered a miracle if you knew someone with this mental illness.
Defenses and Due Process Kylee Rivers CJS/220 Defenses and Due Process According to Gardner and Anderson (2011), an individual is only charged for a crime he/she committed intentionally. He suggests that such a crime must be without defense so that an individual is declared guilty. Defenses are situations that can stop or lessen the guilt in a case. Presentations of evidence for such situations ensure an accused person is defended from guilt. According to Gardner and Anderson (2011), the common elements of defense include insanity, entrapment and self-defense.
This is not necessarily true. Although the delusional thoughts sometimes lead to violent behavior and sometimes they are associated with violence, only a small group of people with schizophrenia become violent and only a small group who commit criminal violence have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. * Schizophrenia is a rare condition. * A person with schizophrenia should not have children. There is a one in five chance that their children with inherit this disease, if both parent have it, then it increases to two in five.
Mental Disorder and Violence Angela Aldeman Grand Canyon University: JUS610 November 27, 2013 Many have questioned whether there is a relationship between mental disorder and violent behavior. Some have questioned the mental health law and whether or not it is empirical or politically controversial. (Monahan, 1992) There is a general consensus that says severe mental illness or SMI increases the risk of violence. A recent report claims that SMI by itself is not related statistically for future violence. Most people with SMI also have a substance abuse problem that significantly shows more signs of committing violent acts then those who are not.
How does one run away from the death penalty? The insanity defense is used as a loophole, instead of by truly mentally ill people who have committed a crime. (Valkin 1.) Criminals will plead insanity or claim that they have some sort of mental illness so that therefore, the death penalty or whatever type of punishment they are receiving is less harsh. An example would be of a man well known and hated throughout the state of Colorado, Mr. James Holmes.
It is reported that 3 to 4 per 1,000 people are mentally retarded (Ellis, 1986). It is not always easy to recognize a mentally retarded person by a customary glance. Two main ways to determine mental retardation are: (1) certain physical characteristics and/or (2) when an infant/child fails to make normal developmental progress (mental or physical) (Ellis, 1986). One major problem regarding mental retardation is knowledge of the accurate definition and limitations of the disability (Bray, 1990). In the past, society and several professions have not given mentally retarded persons the necessary resources.