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Introduction to the Insanity Defense
Legal History
Legal Basis of the Defense
Ethical Considerations
Is the present organization of the insanity defense ethical?
Is the insanity defense necessary?
Is treatment ethically necessary?
Objections to the Insanity Defense
“Mental illness does not exist”
“Mental illness should not excuse responsibility”
“The insanity defense allows guilty individuals to fake incompetence”
“The insanity defense frequently produces incorrect verdicts”
“Acquitting insane defendants threatens public safety”
The Future of the Defense
Adopt a Uniform Insanity Policy
Reject incarceration in favor of treatment
Call to Action
Works Cited
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Introduction to the Insanity Defense
Legal History
Legal Basis of the Defense
Ethical Considerations
Is the present organization of the insanity defense ethical?
Is the insanity defense necessary?
Is treatment ethically necessary?
Objections to the Insanity Defense
“Mental illness does not exist”
“Mental illness should not excuse responsibility”
“The insanity defense allows guilty individuals to fake incompetence”
“The insanity defense frequently produces incorrect verdicts”
“Acquitting insane defendants threatens public safety”
The Future of the Defense
Adopt a Uniform Insanity Policy
Reject incarceration in favor of treatment
Call to Action
Works Cited
Objections to the Insanity Defense
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