Marsha is on trial for the murder of her husband. Marsha says it was self-defense. A psychiatrist has testified that Marsha suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of the spousal abuse she endured. What is likely to happen

The judge will give her a lighter sentence

Explanation:

PTSD is a psychological mental health condition. It has been triggered by a traumatic event, situation. In this situation, the patient may be witnessing or may be experiencing the situation or event.

There are some symptoms:

Flashback memories Nightmare Severe anxiety, Fear Uncontrollable thought about the event.

Thus Marsha is suffering from PTSD so that the judge gives her a less time sentence.