The insanity defense commonly is believed to be used too frequently in the courts and is regarded by some individuals as a way in which a guilty person can escape punishment. Lawyers and psychologists ...

There is no need for a detailed history of mental illness to claim insanity as a legal defense. This Supreme Court ruling is contained in a decision issued by its third ...

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) has ruled that a person does not need a documented history of mental illness to claim legal insanity as a defense. In a decision promulgated on Oct. 9, 2024, the SC’s Third ...