PSYC 2400 Study Guide - Final Guide: Mens Rea, Dsm-5, Arri

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Chapter 8: the role of mental illness in court march 3rd, 2017. Presumptions in canada"s legal system: two elements must be present for criminal guilt to be established: (1) a wrongful deed, also known as actus reus, and (2) criminal intent, also known as mens rea. Both of these elements must be found beyond a reasonable doubt for a guilty verdict to be reached. Unfit to stand trial refers to an inability to conduct a defence at any stage of the proceedings on account of a person"s mental disorder. Ex: someone may be found unfit to stand trial if they are experiencing an episode of schizophrenia and lacks the ability to understand the situation and tell the laywer the facts of the case. 5000 fitness evaluations are conducted annually in canada. The canadian criminal code excludes psychologists from conducting court-ordered assessments, but they can be involved in a variety of ways.

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