plea of insanity (Meaning)

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plea of insanity (n)

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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The defendant entered a plea of insanity, claiming he was mentally ill during the crime.
The judge rejected the plea of insanity, deeming the defendant legally responsible for his actions.
The jury considered the plea of insanity but ultimately found the defendant guilty of murder.
The prosecutor argued against the plea of insanity, asserting that the defendant knew what he was doing.
The defense attorney presented expert testimony supporting the plea of insanity, claiming the defendant suffered from a severe mental disorder.
The psychologist evaluated the defendant and determined that he was not fit to stand trial due to his plea of insanity.
The plea of insanity was upheld on appeal, resulting in the defendant being sent to a mental health facility.
The public was outraged by the plea of insanity, believing it was an excuse for a violent crime.
The victim's family rejected the plea of insanity, claiming the defendant should be held accountable for his actions.
The case became a landmark trial, establishing legal precedents regarding the use of a plea of insanity.

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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The defendant entered a plea of insanity, claiming he was mentally ill during the crime.

The judge rejected the plea of insanity, deeming the defendant legally responsible for his actions.

The jury considered the plea of insanity but ultimately found the defendant guilty of murder.

The prosecutor argued against the plea of insanity, asserting that the defendant knew what he was doing.