The trait that often separates one human being from another is compassion. It is very easy to go through life thinking that everyone has had the same opportunities in life, as yourself. Especially for individuals such as us who has chosen careers in the criminal justice field. It important that we never forget that we are just a few bad choices away from being the people whom we are intending to protect and serve in some form or fashion. With that being said, what are my thoughts on the Battered Spouse Syndrome as a defense? I say that it is a legit defense. I say that it definitely can be proven in a court of law. If the evidence is present any decent defense attorney can get a jury to rule in favor of the defendant. I also believe that it can be used as an excuse to get away with murder as well.
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However, domestic abuse is real, spousal abuse is very real and it happens to men and women. Battered women's syndrome or battered spouse syndrome is a psychological and physical condition where a subject is exposed to continuous physical and psychological abuse (Abbott, 2015). From my experience in law enforcement there is a large number of domestic abuse cases that go unreported. All for different reasons, sometimes it loyalty to their partner or they are simply afraid of their
However, domestic abuse is real, spousal abuse is very real and it happens to men and women. Battered women's syndrome or battered spouse syndrome is a psychological and physical condition where a subject is exposed to continuous physical and psychological abuse (Abbott, 2015). From my experience in law enforcement there is a large number of domestic abuse cases that go unreported. All for different reasons, sometimes it loyalty to their partner or they are simply afraid of their