The Insanity Defense and the Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr
| Author | : Lincoln Caplan |
| Publisher | : David R. Godine Publisher |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105037666224 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Insanity Defense and the Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr by : Lincoln Caplan
Download or read book The Insanity Defense and the Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr written by Lincoln Caplan and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 1984 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, published in 1984, tells of the insanity defense in English and American law and of the trial of John Hinckley, Jr., in 1982 for the shooting of Reagan and three others on 30 Mar 1981. Recounts the proceedings of Hinckley's trial for the attempted assassination of President Reagan, traces the history of the insanity plea, and argues for the continued use of that defense.
