NCJ Number
8511
Journal
Southern California Law Review Volume: 41 Issue: 3 Dated: (1968) Pages: 514 -547
Date Published
1968
Length
34 pages
Annotation
RATIONALE FOR ABOLITION OF THE INSANITY DEFENSE AND SUGGESTIONS FOR ADOPTION OF CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS OFFENDER REQUIRING TREATMENT.
Abstract
THE TRADITIONAL FORMULATION OF THE INSANITY DEFENSE IS NO CLEARER THAN ITS MODERN MODIFICATIONS. A MORE RATIONAL APPROACH WOULD BE TO DECIDE GUILT OR INNOCENCE AND LET THE OFFENDER'S PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS DETERMINE HIS CUSTODY AND TREATMENT.