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Yes, a person with mental illness can go to jail if they commit a crime. However, the legal system may take their mental health into account during trials and sentencing. In some cases, individuals may be found not guilty by reason of insanity or may be directed to receive treatment instead of serving time in a conventional prison. Ultimately, the approach varies by jurisdiction and the specifics of the case.
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What mental disorder does someone have if they are overprotective hates people who don't believe what they do and are easily mad and unsocial?
A person exhibiting these symptoms does not necessarily have any mental illness but they would have to go to a mental health professional for a diagnosis.
What physical illness mean?
A "Physical Illness" is any type of illness that effects the body such as a virus, rash, bacterial infection etc. As opposed to a mental illness that has to do with an illness effecting mental capacity or processing. if this helps anyone there you go
Will you go back the way you use to be after mental illness has been cured?
no
What happens if you shoot Barack Obama?
You go to jail, or a mental institute.
Can you go to jail for pressing charges and not going to court?
No, but a person can go to jail for not appearing to answer a summons.
Do old people go to jail?
any and every person convicted of a crime can go to jail ...
Can you go to jail for working off the books?
No, a person can not go to jail for working off the books.
What is mental illness?
Mental illness is marked by the inability to cope with circumstances in life. It is marked by a set of behaviors which does not lead the person to where they wish to go in life.
Can the person abusing an elderly go to jail?
A person who abuses an elder person who has no control and can not defend themselves is of low character and yes, if there are marks on the victim and the abuse has been reported to police the abuser can and should go to jail
How long would a person go to jail for killing a Pregnant person?
They may go to jail for 30years or even suffer the death penalty
If you go into a bank with a gun and steal all their lolli pops will you still go to jail?
Yes- or a mental hospital.
What is the penalty for being charged with possession of a weapon during a crime?
well you go to jail are you dumb or something you call your self smart you should be in a mental facility well you go to jail are you dumb or something you call your self smart you should be in a mental facility
