PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Mental Disorder
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Chapter 8: the role of mental illness in court. 2 elements must be present beyond reasonable doubt for criminal guilt to be established - actus reus (wrongful deed) and mens rea (criminal intent) People with and without mental illness commit similar crimes; only 1% of felonies claim insanity; some mentally ill people would bene t more from psych treatment than prison and they would be less likely to reo end. Un t to stand trial - inability to conduct defence at any stage of the proceedings on account of a person"s mental disorder; e. g. schizo and can"t understand the situation and tell details. R. v. balliram - un t people cannot be sentenced, sent to a review board. R. v. pritchard for tness standard - mute of malice so not intentional, can plead to indictment, and has cognitive capacity to understand trial proceedings.
