Joshua is on trial for simple assault. He has pleaded not guilty. A psychiatrist has testified that Joshua has a gene that has altered the area of his brain related to aggressive behavior. What is likely to happen?

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Elijah Holmes

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26 January, 18:18

Joshua is on trial for simple assault. He has pleaded not guilty. A psychiatrist has testified that Joshua has a gene that has altered the area of his brain related to aggressive behavior. What is likely to happen?

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Bryce Burch · Answer 1

The judge will give him a lighter sentence.

Explanation:

The action of the Joshua is the result of the altered area oh his brain and information comes to aid him for lighter sentence for his reaction. even the lighter punishment is not the same as of a normal criminal committing the same offense but it may include counseling and other method suggested the psychiatrist. The role of psychiatrists in this type of situation is very important because they have to testify the reason for the inappropriate behavior.