Georgia took her child to the emergency room with injuries on her legs and back. When doctors asked her how the child received the injuries, Georgia broke down weeping and said she beat her daughter two days ago but had just gotten her period. In using the previous defense, what obstacles might Georgia face?
a. proving that PMS is a disease
b. all of these are obstacles Georgia might face
c. proving that PMS causes the mental impairment that excuses the conduct
d. proving that she suffers from PMS
Answer: b. all of these are obstacles Georgia might face
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