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A quick definition of temporary insanity:

Temporary insanity is a defense used in a criminal trial to argue that the defendant, due to a severe mental illness or defect, did not understand that their actions were wrong at the time of the offense. This defense is often used to contest the specific intent required for certain crimes. Some jurisdictions do not differentiate between temporary insanity and traditional insanity defenses, recognizing that insanity at the time of the offense is enough to raise a defense. Intoxication can also be a valid reason to assert temporary insanity, but extreme emotions like anger and passion are not accepted as reasons for this defense in some states.

A more thorough explanation:

Temporary insanity is a defense that can be used in a criminal trial. It means that at the time of the crime, the defendant had a severe mental disease or defect that made them unable to understand that what they were doing was wrong. This defense is often used to argue that the defendant did not have the specific intent or knowledge required for certain crimes.

For example, if someone commits a crime while they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may be able to use temporary insanity as a defense. If they can show that their mental state was so impaired that they did not understand what they were doing, they may be able to avoid a conviction or receive a reduced sentence.

However, not all jurisdictions recognize temporary insanity as a valid defense. Some states, like Florida, Arkansas, and Kentucky, do not allow it to be used in cases where the defendant acted out of extreme emotion or passion.

Overall, temporary insanity is a complex legal concept that requires a thorough understanding of the law and the specific circumstances of each case. It is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney if you are facing criminal charges and believe that temporary insanity may be a viable defense.

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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
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22:32
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Dkk
22:32
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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.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
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