Insanity Defense : An Overview and Legislative Proposals.

Traces evolution of insanity defense as used in Federal courts, up to current version used in the Hinkley trial. Summarizes current legislation to change Federal law with regard to substantive definition of defense, allocation of burden of persuasion when defense is invoked, and procedures following...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1982.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Mental health. Trials. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book