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insanity

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A quick definition of insanity:

Insanity: Insanity is a term used to describe a mental state where a person is unable to understand what they are doing or the consequences of their actions. This can be used as a defense in criminal cases, known as criminal insanity. It means that the person is not responsible for their actions because of their mental state.

A more thorough explanation:

Insanity refers to a legal defense used in criminal cases where the defendant claims that they were not mentally capable of understanding the nature of their actions or that their actions were wrong at the time of the crime.

For example, if someone with a severe mental illness commits a crime, they may be able to use the insanity defense to avoid being found guilty. However, this defense is not often successful and requires extensive evidence and evaluation by mental health professionals.

The insanity defense is based on the idea that it would be unjust to punish someone who was not in control of their actions due to a mental illness or defect. It is a complex and controversial legal concept that is not always accepted by courts.

INS v. Elias-Zacarias | insanity and diminished capacity

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Maybe, but if this is populism, then every election is populist.
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19:43
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wasp, i think people are hopeful for a gov who at least attempts to care about the common man
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20:55
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20:56
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ALSO CONGRATS!
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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