Neurological Abnormalities’ Impact on Crime and Behavior

This study analyzes and discusses various types of neurological abnormalities and the ways in which they affect antisocial behavior and criminal propensity. It also explains how many of these abnormalities are caused and why they can lead to antisocial behavior. Further, the article discusses gaps in the extant literature, the various legal impacts related to neurological abnormalities, and policy implications. Throughout the study, a series of real life examples and cases that are used to put things into perspective are analyzed in order to demonstrate how serious this subject is and the potential it has to be an even more serious problem if not addressed properly and promptly. The findings of this article suggest that neurological abnormalities play a vital role in determining if an individual is subject to increased criminal propensity, and in some cases, psychopathy, while questioning if those affected are right to be considered fully responsible for their actions due to the abnormalities affecting mental ability and reasoning.