A Case Study in the Insanity Defense?The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr., 3d (Coursebook)

Bonnie, Richard; Jeffries Jr., John; Low, Peter

ISBN 10: 1599413841 / ISBN 13: 9781599413846

Published by Foundation Press, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Case Study in the Insanity Defense?The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr., 3d (Coursebook)
• Publisher: Foundation Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1599413841
• ISBN 13: 9781599413846
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 10 ounces

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Synopsis

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.