The moment we are no longer in control of our behavior can we really blame our brain anatomy and chemistry. The thoughts you have running in the back of your mind, good or bad have the chance to come out only if you let it. As to the extent of how far your actions take you, it can be the deciding factor of going to jail. I strongly believe that if you are unaware of your actions because of a serious illness you shouldn’t be accused of any wrongdoing. Furthermore, if it is found that you have no illness and are aware of your actions should be accused of any unlawful act.
The reason people might assume that all serial killers, murders, etc. might all have an illness is because it is not in our human nature to go and kill our own mothers and fathers. …show more content…
Ahluwalia the defendant had was not guilty of murder due to diminished responsibility. Ahluwalia was charged with the killing of her husband who was subjected to 10 years of spousal violence. It was battered woman syndrome that was thought to be the cause of her trying to kill her husband. This ultimately got her out of jail for something that would immediately be a reason to go behind bars for someone who didn’t go through abuse. As mentioned earlier in this case abuse was a factor that made her snap out of her normal rational thinking. To replace this feeling of fear and desolation she turned it into anger and revenge.
In this modern age of technology we have begun to learn more about the brain than ever before. Although there is still a large amount of neuroscience to uncover. The optimism about neuroscience can do was tempered with some acknowledgment that neuroscience isn’t the last word on human condition. I believe that there could be more part of the brain uncover and to determine how to measure behavior since no two people are the same. The solution of rehabilitation for criminals is to change behavior. In our legal system, we shouldn’t just advocate wrongdoing but push forth to reduce circumstances that lead to
The reason people might assume that all serial killers, murders, etc. might all have an illness is because it is not in our human nature to go and kill our own mothers and fathers. …show more content…
Ahluwalia the defendant had was not guilty of murder due to diminished responsibility. Ahluwalia was charged with the killing of her husband who was subjected to 10 years of spousal violence. It was battered woman syndrome that was thought to be the cause of her trying to kill her husband. This ultimately got her out of jail for something that would immediately be a reason to go behind bars for someone who didn’t go through abuse. As mentioned earlier in this case abuse was a factor that made her snap out of her normal rational thinking. To replace this feeling of fear and desolation she turned it into anger and revenge.
In this modern age of technology we have begun to learn more about the brain than ever before. Although there is still a large amount of neuroscience to uncover. The optimism about neuroscience can do was tempered with some acknowledgment that neuroscience isn’t the last word on human condition. I believe that there could be more part of the brain uncover and to determine how to measure behavior since no two people are the same. The solution of rehabilitation for criminals is to change behavior. In our legal system, we shouldn’t just advocate wrongdoing but push forth to reduce circumstances that lead to