The Adjudged Cases On Insanity As A Defense To Crime: With Notes Part 2 (1884)

By John Davison Lawson

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Adjudged Cases On Insanity As A Defense To Crime: With Notes Part 2 (1884)"" is written by John Davison Lawson. The book is a comprehensive study of the legal cases that have used the defense of insanity in criminal trials. It is the second part of a series and was published in 1884. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various legal cases where the defense of insanity was used and the outcomes of these cases. The author has included extensive notes to help readers understand the legal arguments and reasoning behind the verdicts. The book is a useful resource for legal professionals, law students, and anyone interested in the legal system's treatment of mental illness. The author, John Davison Lawson, was a lawyer and legal scholar who specialized in criminal law. He was a professor of law at the University of Michigan and is known for his work on criminal law and procedure. His expertise in the field is evident in the book's thorough analysis of the legal cases and the notes provided to help readers understand the legal arguments. Overall, ""The Adjudged Cases On Insanity As A Defense To Crime: With Notes Part 2 (1884)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the legal system's treatment of mental illness and the use of the insanity defense in criminal trials.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120963249
• ISBN13: 9781120963246
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"