A severely developmentally disabled person attacks someone,causing death.Because of the disability,he could not have foreseen that the attack could cause death.Which of the following would most likely happen to this person in court?

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In legal terms, a severely developmentally disabled person who could not have foreseen the consequences of their actions (such as causing death) may lack the necessary mens rea, or criminal intent, for a murder or manslaughter conviction. Therefore, they might be acquitted of criminal charges due to their inability to understand the nature or wrongfulness of their actions.

A Severely Developmentally Disabled Person Attacks Someone,causing Death