A discussion of insanity defense reform and an argument for change in Florida
Abstract
The Insanity Defense is an ever changing area of the law. The most recent proposal for changing the Insanity Defense is through the introduction of a "Guilty but Mentally Ill" verdict to supplement the verdicts of "Guilty" and "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity." This paper discusses the history if the Insanity Defense and then proposes that Florida adopt "Guilty but Mentally Ill" for its own use.
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Thesis Completion
1998
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Slaughter, David B.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Health and Public Affairs
Degree Program
Legal Studies
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs;Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0021518
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Dickey, Eric W., "A discussion of insanity defense reform and an argument for change in Florida" (1998). HIM 1990-2015. 109.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/109