The insanity defense has always been a topic for debate. In this episode, we are going to learn some facts about what insanity is and how our criminal justice system defines it. Pleading insanity is not as easy as you think. We will give some true case examples of defendants who used the defense, some successfully....and some not. A couple of those cases even changed our legal system. Finally, should there be reform within the criminal justice system with this particular defense? Welcome to Episode 31: Non Compos Mentis-Not of Sound Mind.
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Show-Notes:
The Insanity Defense Among the States - FindLaw
The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. (famous-trials.com)
John and Lorena Bobbitt - Wikipedia
Man Cuts Off His Mother’s Head And Takes Pictures (commonsensenation.net)
Mens Rea - A Defendant's Mental State - FindLaw
Not Guilty Parcast: Steven Steinberg Pt. 1&2: Sleepwalker
The insanity defense has always been a topic for debate. In this episode, we are going to learn some facts about what insanity is and how our criminal justice system defines it. Pleading insanity is not as easy as you think. We will give some true case examples of defendants who used the defense, some successfully....and some not. A couple of those cases even changed our legal system. Finally, should there be reform within the criminal justice system with this particular defense? Welcome to Episode 31: Non Compos Mentis-Not of Sound Mind.
Thank you to our listeners! Don't forget to give us a 5-Star Review!
Show-Notes:
The Insanity Defense Among the States - FindLaw
The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. (famous-trials.com)
John and Lorena Bobbitt - Wikipedia
Man Cuts Off His Mother’s Head And Takes Pictures (commonsensenation.net)
Mens Rea - A Defendant's Mental State - FindLaw
Not Guilty Parcast: Steven Steinberg Pt. 1&2: Sleepwalker