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Mentally Ill
What does it mean to be competent to stand trial? What is the purpose of the insanity defense? What does it mean to be legally insane?
Give a brief history of the insanity defense, including the M'Naughten Rule, the Irresistible Impulse Test, the Durham Rule, the Substantial Capacity Test, and diminished responsibility.
What do you think is a fair sentence for one who murders when mentally ill? Do you think there should be treatment or incarceration, or both? Why or why not? Research penalties in specific cases to support your opinion.