In the area of \u200b\u200bcriminal law at the time of judging the conduct punishable by a person is a consequence of the fact that the author of such conduct was asleep or in a state of mental illness.
Article 62 of the Penal Code states: "It is punishable that performs the action was asleep or in a state of mental illness sufficient to deprive of consciousness or freedom for their actions. (...) However, when the crazy or insane has executed an act that amounts to a sane a felony, the court shall order the detention in one of the hospitals or facilities for this class of patients, which may not leave without prior authorization of the Tribunal. If the crime was not serious, or if it is not the appropriate institution, will be delivered to his family's custody on bail, unless she wants to receive. "
As already mentioned, the Criminal liability exemption means that the offender can not apply a penalty. Penal Code provides for the possibility (not obligation) to implement a security measure.
is evident that this "privilege" of law, can be used strategically, the doctrine calls it " SIMULATION OF MADNESS" is typical of offenders prosecuted, that is ie not yet convicted by that means be expected irresponsible statements and evade repressive criminal law. Then the offender used the simulation as an effective remedy for be considered crazy.
To be declared "Loco" necessary expertise or specialized medical care is guaranteed to every citizen under Article 83 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, we can say "(... ) Health is a fundamental social right and obligation of the State, which shall guarantee it as part of the right to life. The State shall promote and develop policies oriented toward improving the quality of life, common welfare and access to services. Everyone has the right to health protection and the duty to participate actively in advocacy, and to comply with health and sanitation measures established by law, (...) "
In addition to the above described, must have medical records, psychological and forensic psychiatric on the mental status of the accused, the conditions that will allow a judge to be processed criterio.de suffers from a mental illness.
worth adding that studies common view of suicide attempts in the simulation cálceles like crazy, getting to the point that in three, two, at least, are simulated, in certain cases is to pity, with that appeal, the judge or judges, sometimes intended to demonstrate a deep repentance has invaded his mind. In both cases the offender uses half beating to mitigate the disciplinary response.
Finally, the simulation of mental illness has been prevalent in history we can find many, such as in the classic war of Troy, the mighty Ajax, "(...) do not hesitate to simulate Madness: a plow harness a horse and an ox, and began to plow the sands of the sea and sowing salt instead of wheat (...) " all for the purpose of which is not separated from his young wife. In order criminal law these "pantomime" try to avoid criminal punishment, seeking safe passage into madness of irresponsibility, which is exempted from punishment.
"Getting the crazy to have a good life"
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