Assignment 1: Assault in the City: CST and Criminal Responsibility at the Time of Offense
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Updated on: 01/16/2017 01:27 AM Due on: 01/16/2017
Assignment 1: Assault in the City: CST and Criminal Responsibility at the Time of Offense
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Tasks:
On the basis of the vignette you read, respond to the following:
- Define competency and indicate the standard used for juvenile and adult competency. Discuss how a CST evaluation is conducted, including any assessment instruments relevant in this particular vignette.
- On the basis of the information you have from the vignette, provide an opinion on the defendant's competence.
- Discuss the assessment of criminal responsibility by addressing the following:
- Present the standards used for criminal responsibility in your jurisdiction. This information can be obtained through an Internet search regarding the state law.
- Discuss the assessment procedures for an examination of MSO and the possible outcomes of NGRI and GBMI.
Submission Details:
- By Saturday, September 20, 2014, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
- Through Wednesday, September 24, 2014, respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. While responding, compare the similarities and differences between what you have constructed and what your classmates have.
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Solution: Assignment 1: Assault in the City: CST and Criminal Responsibility at the Time of Offense