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cum satis furore ipso puniatur

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A quick definition of cum satis furore ipso puniatur:

Term: CUM SATIS FURORE IPSO PUNIATUR

Definition: This Latin phrase means that if someone is punished enough by their own insanity, they cannot be held responsible for their actions. It was used as a principle to determine if an insane person should be held criminally responsible for their behavior. This idea eventually led to the modern insanity defense.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Cum satis furore ipso puniatur is a Latin phrase that means "since he is sufficiently punished by the insanity itself." This phrase was used historically in reference to the principle that an insane person is not criminally responsible for their actions. It was a precursor to the modern insanity defense.

One example of the use of cum satis furore ipso puniatur is in the case of John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity, as he was suffering from a mental illness at the time of the crime. The court determined that he was sufficiently punished by his mental illness and did not need to face criminal charges.

Another example is the case of Andrea Yates, who drowned her five children in a bathtub in 2001. Yates was also found not guilty by reason of insanity, as she was suffering from severe postpartum depression and psychosis at the time of the crime. The court determined that she was sufficiently punished by her mental illness and did not need to face criminal charges.

These examples illustrate the principle of cum satis furore ipso puniatur, which recognizes that individuals who commit crimes while suffering from a mental illness should not be held criminally responsible for their actions. Instead, they should receive treatment for their illness and be considered "sufficiently punished" by the effects of their mental illness.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
12:54
I had the brillant idea to "release" the UPenn RD decisions, I logged in to reddit for the first time after the weekend to angery comments and DMs
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:56
People sending you messages on reddit to spread hate? Don't even got the balls to do it in the comment section
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:57
its really funny tho
jackfrost11770
12:58
can i pleaseeeee get a decision pleaseeee
jackfrost11770
12:58
offices are closed until like jan 6 right
12:58
some r open now & fri
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allegedly
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@jackfrost11770: just looked at the status checker, yep it says ur GOATED
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:01
I know UTK is open at some point as I am suppose to have my decision by the 31st, just hoping sooner then later but not seeing anyone anywhere saying they are getting a call from them so I am guessing it isn't today.
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@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: wow that is surprising- I would have guessed that had responded by now.
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:03
They emailed me back when I hit them up saying I will have a decision with in two weeks which means the 31st is the last day. Was really hoping for today as I think before Christmas would mean an A because sending an R a couple days before Christmas is butt
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:04
Last couple waves people started posting results 11ish and with none posted I am guessing nothing happening
snow
13:04
i didnt hear ANYTHING last week except 1 R
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:04
I got one R and one A last week
snow
13:04
also, I got a parking ticket for parking in my apartments parking garage, do I have to report this to law schools?
soap
13:05
Haha! What a fluke! I have not received any As today --- surely they just did not click the correct button to send the acceptance!
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i wish i had a space heater under my desk to stuff them in
my old job's power outlet couldnt handle a space heater at my desk rip
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heated socks are legit
i need to will myself to mass apply to summer jobs today
soap
13:11
I'll probably study for the LSAT and browse apartments in Minneapolis today
i havent done any christmas shopping hahahaha fuck im fucked
You have like, 36 hours left chickenburgahfart
Better get cracking
dude im so cooked
i didnt have a chance to go christmas shopping since 1L finals went thru the 20th lol
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