PSY328H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Involuntary Commitment, Edward Drummond, Deinstitutionalisation
Document Summary
Out shopping with his mom and they are waiting in line at the checkout with a women in front of them. He grabs the lady from behind by her breasts and grinds into her with an erection. The women is frightened, angry, calls the police, wants to press charges. Doesn"t feel safe with him living in her neighborhood. Down"s syndrome - iq below 50 (severely retarded) Acting out his sexual urges violently against women. An accused individual must be protected from a conviction that could have resulted from a lack of participation or capacity to make proper judgment : v. pritchard. Accused must be able to assist in his or her defense. Does the accused understand his or her role in the proceedings. Does the accused understand the nature or object of the proceedings. Fitness to stand trial section 2 of the criminal code. Understand the nature or object of the proceedings.
