The Insanity Defense: A Critical Assessment of Law and Policy in the Post-Hinckley Era - Couverture rigide

Simon, Rita J.; Aaronson, David E.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0275928306 ISBN 13 : 9780275928308

Editeur : Praeger Publishers Inc, 1988

Synopsis

No area of criminal law has been the subject of more controversy than the insanity defense. The Insanity Defense is a clear assessment of this issue as it exists in the 1980s. It provides the reader with a basis for understanding and evaluating the legislative and judicial responses to the factors that have stirred this controversy. Because extremely complex issues are involved in the effort to formulate an insanity defense, Simon and Aaronson begin with a detailed historical overview. They discuss the necessity of expert witnesses in the actual trial and probe into the jury's role and responsibility. The authors describe the various movements that have been used to abolish the insanity defense, as well as assess the use and interpretation of the defense in other nations.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

RITA J. SIMON is Dean of the School of Justice at American University and editor of Justice Quarterly.

DAVID E. AARONSON is a Professor of Law at Washington College of Law at American University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Praeger Publishers Inc
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0275928306
• ISBN 13: 9780275928308
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 290
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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