Insanity defense
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| + | In a [[criminal trial]], the '''insanity defenses''' are possible [[defense (legal)|defense]]s by [[excuse]], via which [[defendant]]s may argue that they should not be held [[crime|criminally]] [[liability|liable]] for breaking the [[law]], as they were [[mental illness|mentally ill]] at the time of their allegedly criminal actions. It is important to note that the legal definition of "insane" in this context is quite different from the psychiatric definitions of "mentally ill". Also, the definition of insanity varies from one jurisdiction to another.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [May 2007] | ||
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In a criminal trial, the insanity defenses are possible defenses by excuse, via which defendants may argue that they should not be held criminally liable for breaking the law, as they were mentally ill at the time of their allegedly criminal actions. It is important to note that the legal definition of "insane" in this context is quite different from the psychiatric definitions of "mentally ill". Also, the definition of insanity varies from one jurisdiction to another.[1] [May 2007]
