Legal Lexicon

Psychiatrie

Disturbance of Consciousness

Disturbance of consciousness refers to impairments of alertness or perception. Discover more about causes and treatment in the lexicon!

Criminal Responsibility

Criminal responsibility determines whether someone is legally accountable for their actions. Learn more about law and psychology—read the article now!

Delusional Offense

A delusional offense describes a criminal act that is only perceived as real due to a delusion. Learn more about this fascinating phenomenon!

Insanity

Insanity describes the limited capacity for control in mentally disturbed individuals. Learn more about the law & consequences in the lexicon!

Institutional Placement

Institutional placement refers to court-ordered placement in psychiatric facilities. Learn more about rights and background information – now in the article!