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Forensic Psychology

Mental Illness and the Law

What does mitigating factor mean?

Evidence of psychological disturbance is effectively used to prove mitigating factors. In this case, the defendant is found guilty of the crime, but evidence of mental disturbance is taken into account during sentencing. The burden of proof in these cases is much lower than in an insanity defense.



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