What does lunacy mean under those terms, and is it a misdemeanor or felony charge? My bro-in-law was charged with this and is not allowed visitors..please help.
2007-09-12 11:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by silasmamaof3 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He is suspected of suffering from a mental disorder.
2007-09-12 11:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would surprise me if a mental disorder/disease/defect were a criminal offense.
It's possible that there is a civil petition of some kind for involuntary commitment, but I doubt seriously that it is a charge of which one can be found "guilty". Most crimes require some kind of mental state (deliberate, negligent, etc) and the charge itself would preclude the possibility.
It's probably not a good situation, but I don't think he's charged with anything.
2007-09-12 11:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Larceny? If so it's basically theft and it could be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the items. It varies from state to state.
2007-09-12 12:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by ~soy-yo~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the word lunacy, stems from the word, lunatic,.....sounds like he belongs in some kind of a hospital,.....if it is a misdemeanor or felony i have no idea, but it is not a crime to be a lunatic, just what you do when you are one,.....
2007-09-12 11:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was not charged only committed. is he in a mental heath facility? they have no right to deny him mail or visitors without cause. you need to seek legal counsel
2007-09-12 11:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by james b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋