There is no need for a detailed history of mental illness to claim insanity as a legal defense. This Supreme Court ruling is ...

A man accused of killing a hostage and shooting two others — including a California Highway Patrol officer — at Roseville park two years ago, and later escaping from custody, amended his plea to not ...

Someone found not guilty by reason of insanity wouldn’t go to a traditional prison, but instead would be housed in a special facility. In theory, that person could one day be released. “But instances ...

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday said a person does not need a documented history of mental illness to claim legal insanity as a defense. In a decision ...