Defendants with Mental Disorders Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and statistics related to defendants with mental disorders, their prevalence, and legal implications.

Defendants with mental disorders are more likely to be __.

arrested.

Individuals with schizophrenia have a __% chance of re-arrest.

43

Substance abuse disorder has a prevalence rate of __% among defendants.

89

Antisocial personality disorder (APD) is characterized by a pervasive pattern of and the rights of others.

disregard; violation

Up to __% of adult offenders are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD).

80

The development of criminal behavior is more likely to start at a __ age among offenders with psychopathy.

younger

Instrumental violence is more likely to target __, while reactive violence is more likely to target __ known to the offender.

strangers; people

The insanity defense is used less than __% of the time in the United States.

1

The burden of proof for fitness to stand trial lies with the __ who raises the issue.

party

Mental state at the time of the offense affects __, __, and __ at the time of the offense.

perception; beliefs; motivations

If a defendant is found NCRMD, they may receive an absolute discharge, which means they are released __ restrictions on their behavior.

without

Individuals with major mental illness are __ likely to commit future violent crimes if granted conditional release.

not more