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Title: An attorney says, "My client has a mental disorder that made it impossible, at the time of the ...
Post by: rlane42 on Feb 24, 2021

Question 1

Although the rate of adolescent substance use has decreased,
◦ tobacco use has been eliminated.
◦ binge drinking has not.
◦ alcohol and tobacco use remains a persistent problem.
◦ adult use has increased.

Question 2

An attorney says, "My client has a mental disorder that made it impossible, at the time of the crime, to have intended to do harm. Because of this, he is not legally responsible for his actions." The attorney is arguing for
◦ involuntary commitment.
◦ the Tarasoff principle.
◦ deinstitutionalization of his client.
◦ an insanity defense.

Title: An attorney says, "My client has a mental disorder that made it impossible, at the time of the ...
Post by: Mholman93 on Feb 24, 2021

Answer 1

alcohol and tobacco use remains a persistent problem.

Answer 2

an insanity defense.