Autopilot, criminal responsibility, and diversion: A case series
Intent or mens rea and the Act or actus reus are essential components of a crime and absence of one can lead to complete acquittal of the defendant. I report two cases where there are broad similarities in the nature of the mental disorder, but the intent was lacking in one of the cases. The interpl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Indian Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.anip.co.in/article.asp?issn=2588-8358;year=2018;volume=2;issue=2;spage=139;epage=143;aulast=Pawar |