PSYCH 3CC3 Lecture Notes - Rorschach Test, Hermann Rorschach, American Law Institute
11 Nov 2013
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The mental state of the defendant at the time of the crime. In canada, not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder. Insanity is a legal judgment not a psychological one. Present mental state: fitness to stand trial. Future mental state: future risk of violence. The test must be whether he has sufficient present ability to consult with his attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding and a rational as well as factual understanding of proceedings against him dusky v united. Understand their behaviours: give pertinent information to counsel. Describe and explain the nature of his behaviours around the time of the offense. Describe mental state at the time of the event. Describe the polices point of view: understand range, nature of penalties. Is he aware of the potential consequences of punishments: understand legal strategies and options. Understand pled bargain: help choose legal strategies and options, understand adversarial nature of trial.
