A Case Study in the Insanity Defense--The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. , 3d |
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| Author:
| Bonnie, Richard
Jeffries Jr., John
Low, Peter |
| Series title: | Coursebook Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59941-384-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | West Academic
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| Imprint: | Foundation Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $71.00 |
Book Description:
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This casebook first presents a background introduction and provides the history behind the insanity defense. The text features extensive coverage of the John W. Hinckley Jr. trial. It reviews the reactions to the verdict, comments and questions from the trial, and insanity defense reform after the trial. It also includes coverage of Hinckley's hospitalization and treatment.
This casebook first presents a background introduction and provides the history behind the insanity defense. The text features extensive coverage of the John W. Hinckley Jr. trial. It reviews the reactions to the verdict, comments and questions from the trial, and insanity defense reform after the trial. It also includes coverage of Hinckley's hospitalization and treatment.