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Shahsavari Z, Ashrafy M, Azizi Malekabadi H, Heydari M. Investigating the Effect of Blood Electrolytes
Fluctuations on Committing a Crime. MLJ 2025; 19 (60) :644-659
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1- Department of Law, Institute of Islamic Governance, Isf.C., Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Department of Medical Basic Sciences, Institute of Islamic governance, Isf.C., Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2- Department of Medical Basic Sciences, Institute of Islamic governance, Isf.C., Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract:
Background and Aim: Today, in the field of neurophysiology and crime, criminal biologists are seeking to discover the connection between neurological disorders and brain chemicals with crimes and in particular aggressive behaviors. By examining the electrolyte levels in the blood, various physical and psychological injuries that are effective in committing antisocial behaviors are revealed. In order to punish these patients with relative responsibility, it is better to consider security and educational measures to prevent the repetition of the crime and this cannot be achieved unless the necessary laws are formulated so that judges can issue fair decisions based on legal provisions. The only place where the legislator refers to the issue of illness as a cause for the removal of criminal liability is Article 149 of the Islamic Penal Code, which will only remove criminal liability if the illness destroys the power of discernment and willpower; second, paragraph "e" of Article 38 of the Islamic Penal Code, which refers to the general word "illness" for mitigation, but what kind of illness and to what extent and under what conditions, has been kept silent. One of these diseases that can increase the likelihood of committing a crime is blood electrolyte imbalance, which is the target of the present study.
Method: The research method of the present study is descriptive-analytical and the method of data collection is library study.
Ethical Considerations: This article has fully adhered to the principles of ethics, honesty, respect for individual rights, confidentiality and the principle of material and intellectual property.
Results: Electrolytes are organic solutions of mineral compounds containing elements such as sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate and bicarbonate that play a role in the exchange of ionic currents and the creation of biological potentials. The body's cells use electrolytes to conduct electrical charges, which also help with chemical reactions, especially when it comes to hydration and the balance of fluids inside and outside the cells. However, sometimes due to diseases, dehydration or poor nutrition, this balance is disrupted, causing a decrease or increase in these elements and causing complications such as unusual eye movements, fatigue, seizures, muscle spasms, cramps and weakness, numbness, muscle cramps, memory problems, confusion, depression, which can cause changes in behavior and lower the person's tolerance threshold and mood and may ultimately lead to criminal behavior.
Conclusion: After investigation and studies, it was determined that electrolyte fluctuations are effective in committing antisocial and criminal acts and that the patient, under the influence of the disease, has a low tolerance threshold and a high criminal capacity, both physically and mentally and if other factors affecting the commission of a crime, including social causes, are present, he will commit a crime. Therefore, we need to formulate laws for the correct and fair way of dealing with these patients.
Please cite this article as:
Shahsavari Z, Ashrafy M, Azizi Malekabadi H, Heydari M. Investigating the Effect of Blood Electrolytes Fluctuations on Committing a Crime. Medical Law Journal. 2025; 19: e43.
Method: The research method of the present study is descriptive-analytical and the method of data collection is library study.
Ethical Considerations: This article has fully adhered to the principles of ethics, honesty, respect for individual rights, confidentiality and the principle of material and intellectual property.
Results: Electrolytes are organic solutions of mineral compounds containing elements such as sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate and bicarbonate that play a role in the exchange of ionic currents and the creation of biological potentials. The body's cells use electrolytes to conduct electrical charges, which also help with chemical reactions, especially when it comes to hydration and the balance of fluids inside and outside the cells. However, sometimes due to diseases, dehydration or poor nutrition, this balance is disrupted, causing a decrease or increase in these elements and causing complications such as unusual eye movements, fatigue, seizures, muscle spasms, cramps and weakness, numbness, muscle cramps, memory problems, confusion, depression, which can cause changes in behavior and lower the person's tolerance threshold and mood and may ultimately lead to criminal behavior.
Conclusion: After investigation and studies, it was determined that electrolyte fluctuations are effective in committing antisocial and criminal acts and that the patient, under the influence of the disease, has a low tolerance threshold and a high criminal capacity, both physically and mentally and if other factors affecting the commission of a crime, including social causes, are present, he will commit a crime. Therefore, we need to formulate laws for the correct and fair way of dealing with these patients.
Please cite this article as:
Shahsavari Z, Ashrafy M, Azizi Malekabadi H, Heydari M. Investigating the Effect of Blood Electrolytes Fluctuations on Committing a Crime. Medical Law Journal. 2025; 19: e43.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2024/09/16 | Accepted: 2025/01/11
Received: 2024/09/16 | Accepted: 2025/01/11
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