2006-09-29 06:18:05 · 5 answers · asked by Joy M 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The insanity plea is used very infrequently - Washington Post reports less than 1% (see source below). Furthermore, only about a quarter of these defenses are successful.
Also, if the defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity, generally he does not walk free. Instead, the defendant is usually placed in a mental health facility - sometimes for the remainder of their life.
2006-09-29 06:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ben B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think about 25% to 35% of the time, Which is to much.
2006-09-29 13:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too often. So is Plea Bargaining. Notiice the word "Gain" in there.
2006-09-29 13:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ummm...I would guess about 17-20% in criminal cases. Too high if you ask me. Everyone is always looking to shift the blame to someone/something else.
2006-09-29 13:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Luvv2travel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it gets used about 3-5% of the time.
That's just what I think, not any real statistics.
2006-09-29 13:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋