Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Settled insanity — is defined as a permanent or settled condition caused by long term substance abuse and differs from the temporary state of intoxication. In some United States jurisdictions settled insanity can be used as a basis for an insanity defense, even… … Wikipedia
Insanity defense — For similar defences in Canada and Australia, see mental disorder defence … Wikipedia
Excuse (legal) — Excuse redirects here. For making excuses , see Rationalization (making excuses). Criminal defenses … Wikipedia
Diminished responsibility — For other types of responsibility, see Responsibility (disambiguation). Criminal defenses … Wikipedia
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Forensic psychology — is the intersection between Psychology and the legal system. It is a division of applied psychology concerned with the collection, examination and presentation of psychological evidence for judicial purposes. [cite web url=http://www.all about… … Wikipedia
Forensic psychiatry — is a subspecialty of psychiatry. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. Some practitioners of forensic psychiatry have taken extra training in that specific area. In the United States, one year fellowships are offered in this… … Wikipedia
Mitigating factor — A mitigating factor, in law, is any information or evidence presented to the court regarding the defendant or the circumstances of the crime that might result in reduced charges or a lesser sentence.[1] Contents 1 Death penalty in the United… … Wikipedia
Intoxication — is the state of being affected by one or more psychoactive drugs. It can also refer to the effects caused by the ingestion of poison or by the overconsumption of normally harmless substances. Some types of intoxication: *Drunkenness (alcohol… … Wikipedia
Intoxication defense — Criminal defensesGeneral intent crimes do not require an intent to break the law, just an unlawful act ( actus reus ) and an intent to act in such a fashion. Specific intent crimes, however, require a certain mental state ( mens rea ) to break… … Wikipedia
