Ms. Sue,
help me see the difference in those therms
Rational and guilty
Guilty but insane
Not guilty by reason of insanity
thank you
The person who is rational and guilty is sane and knows that what s/he is doing is wrong.
Guilty, but insane, is a rarely used defense or verdict. Apparently the court has some doubts about whether the person knew right from wrong because of his/her mental condition. This site has more information.
http://www.nationalreview.com/murdock/murdock200311200833.asp
Not guilty by reason of insanity means that the person had no idea of the difference between right and wrong.
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Rational and Guilty: The person committing the crime was not suffering from a mental illness at the time the crime was committed and knew the difference between right and wrong and are did committ the crime that they are being accused of.
Guilty but insane: The person is sentenced the same as a person who is found guilty of a crime without being insane. The term means that the person was suffering from a mental illness at the time the crime was committed, but the mental illness was is not sever enough to keep them from serving the time for the crime that they committed. This person will receive psychological help until they are considered "cured" and then sent to a prison to serve the remainder of their sentence.
Not guilty by reason of Insanity: The person is not able to recognize the quailty or nature of the act committed and if they are then they are not capable of knowing the difference between right and wrong. They are sent to a mental health facility to receive psychological help and then released once they are cured.
give me the assignment for schizophrenia case study. and address the following question in your response.1. what are the symptoms displayed by the client? what is his diagnosis?
Rational, guilty, guilty but insane, and not guilty by reason of insanity are different legal terms used to describe the mental state and culpability of individuals involved in criminal cases. Let me explain each term and their differences:
1) Rational: The term "rational" is not directly related to criminal law. However, it generally refers to a person's ability to think and reason logically. In legal contexts, it might be relevant in determining a person's capacity to understand their actions and the consequences of their behavior.
2) Guilty: In a criminal case, when a person is found "guilty," it means that they have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt to have committed a crime. This implies that they had the necessary mental state (intent or knowledge) and committed the prohibited act. A guilty person is considered legally responsible for their behavior and subject to legal consequences, such as imprisonment or fines.
3) Guilty but insane: This term refers to a defense strategy used in some jurisdictions. It means that although a person may have committed a crime and is legally guilty, they might be deemed mentally ill or insane at the time of the offense. This defense asserts that due to their mental illness, the individual should not be held fully responsible for their actions. To prove "guilty but insane," the defense must demonstrate that the person had a mental disorder, which affected their ability to understand the nature of their acts or to distinguish right from wrong.
4) Not guilty by reason of insanity: This term is similar to the "guilty but insane" defense but has a different legal outcome. If a defendant is found "not guilty by reason of insanity," they are acquitted of the crime entirely, meaning they are not held legally responsible. This verdict usually requires proving that the person was so mentally impaired or disturbed at the time of the crime that they lacked the ability to comprehend their actions or appreciate their wrongfulness.
It is important to note that the legal standards and definitions for these terms may vary between jurisdictions. Therefore, it is always best to consult the specific laws and regulations of your country or state to obtain accurate and detailed information.