Kahler v. Kansas and the Constitutionality of the Mens Rea Approach to Insanity.
Jacqueline S Landess, Brian J Holoyda
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Jacqueline S Landess, Brian J Holoyda
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The significance of this test is further discussed, including Eighth Amendment considerations. We advocate for continued education of the public, legislators, and the judiciary regarding the use, application, and necessity of an affirmative insanity defense.
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The significance of this test is further discussed, including Eighth Amendment considerations. We advocate for continued education of the public, legislators, and the judiciary regarding the use, application, and necessity of an affirmative insanity defense.
Key concepts: Constitutionality, Mens rea, Insanity, Law, Criminology, Political science, Sociology, Criminal law