A Latent Dysfunction of the "Battered Women's Syndrome" Defense May

a latent dysfunction of the "battered women's syndrome" defense may be that:

A) it gives legal recognition to the devastating effects of domestic violence.
B) women who successfully use the defense may find it difficult to retain custody of their children.
C) more women will leave their abusive husbands.
D) some offenders could use the defense as an excuse for malicious, premeditated attacks on a significant other.