Body or Mind?

[yungnfresh]

The real question is does this man deserve to be tried for that crime if, in fact, he has lost all memory and the ability to ever regain it. For those who think he does, wouldn't he be at a disadvantage during his trial if he can't mount any semblance of a defense since he has no recollection of the crime or the circumstances that led to it?

Furthermore, what's the purpose of convicting him and sentencing him to a jail term..to rehabilitate him or to punish him? If it's to punish him, is it morally right to punish someone who has a complete lack of understanding of what it is they're being punished for?

Btw there are no right or wrong answers.

[Lillaahiya]

^ He can't plead ncrdm or to an automatism defence. At the time of the crime, he had the intent (violent robbery*) and he could appreciate his actions, hence why he got into a high speed car chase w/ the police. Unless he robbed a bank, he is prolly facing a couple years. Statutory release kicks in after two thirds of the sentence, and he could be out on good behaviour w/ parole way before that. Better yet, if this is the first time he's been charged with anything, he could get his charge lessened to theft and serve less time. Maybe even get off on community service and a fine. Messed up thing is he'll have a criminal record for a crime he doesn't even remember. If he had a string of previous charges and/or convictions, he's fucked.

No one's above the law, so I don't see why the courts wouldn't convict this man. Whether the conviction is ethically sound is hard to say, especially if there are victims who have been hurt along the way.