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CJA 305 Week 2 DQ 2
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2. According to Schmalleger, Hall, and Dolatowski (2010), a
syndrome is “a complex of signs and symptoms presenting a
clinical picture of a disease or disorder”. They also define a
syndrome-based defense as a “defense predicated on, or
substantially enhanced by, the acceptability of syndrome-related
claims”. Use the foregoing definitions to respond to
3.
4. Review the concept of syndrome-based defense enhancements;
5. Discuss whether a syndrome should be considered an excuse, a
justification, or an explanation; and
6. Discuss whether syndromes can best be seen as (1) potentially
negating mensrea, (2) widening traditional defenses, or (3) a way
of justifying behavior classes or groups of people.
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CJA 305 Week 2 Individual Assignment Criminal Defense
Case Analysis (2 Papers)
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