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by Chasity Klocko III Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 5 min read

Insanity and Public Opinion

Common Misconceptions About The Insanity Defense

The Truth About The Insanity Defense

According to two different surveys, most citizens believe the insanity defense is raised in approximately one third of all felony cases, and that when it is raised it is successful 30% of the time. However, these estimates could not be more wrong. Studies conducted in Missouri, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia indicate that the frequency of defendants pursuing an insanity de…

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What Happens to A Defendant Found Ngri?

Contrary to the common assumption that being found NGRI means the person “got away with it,” an insanity acquittal is not a ticket home. Most states place no limit on the amount of time an individual deemed not criminally responsible can spend in confinement. As long the person continues to meet the criteria for commitment, they will remain hospitalized. Studies that compa…

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What An Insanity Verdict Really Means

First, it means that the defendant is part of a very rare group – roughly one in 1000 felons. Second, it means that he or she more than likely became that one in 1000 because experts for both the defense and the prosecution agreed that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect. Third, that person will remain confined in a locked facili...

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