The cause of action based on the premise that parents have a duty ...

[lak]

The cause of action based on the premise that parents have a duty to society to exercise reasonable care in the supervision of their minor children is commonly known as ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Explain the battered women's syndrome. When can it be used? Is it a complete defense?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Mollythedog]

Answer to Question 1

Negligent supervision

Answer to Question 2

The syndrome allows evidence of the history of abuse by the party alleging this condition causing them to injure or kill their abuser. It is not considered a complete defense to the crime but a mitigating factor to be considered by the court/jury to reduce the degree of the charge based on a psychological condition to the defendant due to abuse over a long period ot time.

[lak]

Excellent

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Gracias!