Psychiatry-Psychology
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Actus Rectus - Answer: The guilty act
Mens Rea - Answer: "Guilty Mind" A person's awareness of the fact that his or her conduct is
criminal; the mental element of a crime.
Competency - Answer: The determination by the state about whether a person is capable to
stand trial.
Crime Scene Staging - Answer: When a crime scene is altered in such a way that it would send
investigators off course and away from the perpetrator
Diminished Capacity - Answer: An offender who could not or did not form the specific intent or
could not act in a knowing and purposeful manner
Disorganized Offender - Answer: Offender who commits a crime with little or no planning. This
criminal lacks control over the victim and is easily traced through evidence.