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)"" by John Davison Lawson is a comprehensive legal reference work that explores the topic of insanity as a defense to criminal charges. The book is a follow-up to the first part and contains a collection of cases that have been adjudged in various courts of law, where the defense of insanity was raised by the accused. The author provides detailed notes on each case, discussing the legal principles involved, the reasoning of the judges, and the significance of the decisions. The book covers a wide range of cases, including murder, assault, theft, and other criminal offenses. The author also examines the legal and medical aspects of insanity, including the definition of insanity, the various types of mental disorders, and the legal tests for determining whether a person is insane. The book also discusses the role of expert witnesses in insanity cases and the procedures for determining the mental state of the accused.Overall, ""The Adjudged Cases On Insanity As A Defense To Crime: With Notes Part 2 (1884)"" is an essential reference work for legal professionals, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and mental health. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the legal principles and precedents related to insanity as a defense to criminal charges.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: 1167247787
• ISBN13: 9781167247781
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"