Phrases with «insanity defense»

The phrase "insanity defense" refers to a legal argument used by someone accused of committing a crime, claiming that they should not be held responsible for their actions because they were mentally ill or didn't understand the consequences of their actions. It is a defense strategy aimed at proving that the accused lacked the mental capacity to understand right from wrong at the time of the crime. Full definition

insanity defense

Sentences with «insanity defense»

Consider for example the traditional insanity defense: If I shoot my brother while out of my mind, under the delusion that he is really a ravening lion, my act is unavoidable because a choice not to shoot my brother can make no difference to what I actually do; that's not what I think I am doing anyway. (firstthings.com)
But jurors found the insanity defense for Eddie Ray Routh failed to meet the legal threshold: a mental illness so severe he didn't know right from wrong. (businessinsider.com)
«The insanity defense is very rare, and it's even rarer that a defendant wins it,» said George Dix, a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin. (businessinsider.com)
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Phrases with «insanity defense»

Sentences with «insanity defense»

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