Battle of the Experts: Dietz vs. Resnick on the Insanity of Andrea Yates
The battle of the experts highlighted the complex relationship between mental health and the law, especially as it relates to insanity.
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Who Were the Mad Doctors?
In this article, we will discuss the history of the mad doctors and their important role in establishing the insanity defense as we know it
What is Insanity?
In this article, we explore what insanity is, how it differs across the United States, and how forensic evaluators gather information relate
When is a Criminal Responsibility Evaluation a Danger to the Defense?
Though a criminal responsibility or insanity defense may be advantageous to the defense in many instances, this is not always the case. In s
Is the Insanity Defense Fair?
Those who are mentally ill at the time of the commission of a crime may be found “insane” or not guilty by reason of insanity (or mental...
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