Hey everybody! Hope you liked the video. Reach out and comment down below. What do you think of the insanity defense? Should there even be one? Let me know what you think!

I've been Researching for a video related to the insanity defence and the McNaghten case. You did an excellent job explaining the rule and how is applied in a courtroom. When it comes to insanity defence, my personal philosophy on criminal justice favors rehabilitation, so factors that influence a crime should at the very least be considered.

@slothlaw6951

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks so much for your kind words regarding the video. I tend to agree that, for purposes of insanity, rehabilitation is the necessary goal. Granted, to have been found insane, punishment is wholly inappropriate as the individual charged was not guilty of any crime, so there would be nothing to punish. But, where medical intervention, of some sort, is available to restore the person, I'm all for it. Unfortunately, many people that are found not guilty as a result of insanity, are never able to be restored and released from their medical confinements. Often, the disease is intractable, and the person cannot be released. Hopefully, with time and improved understanding of how the brain works, more people can be rehabilitated and able to reenter society following such an event. Good luck with your video!!

My law teacher linked the class to this video. We are talking about this today over google meet. I love your explanation. new subscriber!

@slothlaw6951

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm chuffed; tell your professor I'm glad s/he thought it was worth the watch!! You'll have to let me know how the discussion goes!

This really helped me with my forensic psych class, thanks!

@slothlaw6951

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

Would love to have this video fully captioned. Thanks for your contribution!

@slothlaw6951

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Thank you for this video. You have a great voice!

@slothlaw6951

3 жыл бұрын

😊 Well thank you! I hope you enjoyed it and found it useful.

Best explanation I've found. Thanks!

@slothlaw6951

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

New Sub! So glad I found you! Awesome content! Better than the stuff they make us watch at Uni :) Legend :)

@gamebeenikki9502

2 жыл бұрын

Again I can't Rave enough about How fantastic the content! So much easier to understand!

This is a Pennsylvania case

Good job done. Just wondering why the name sloth...

@slothlaw6951

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, and thanks! It's actually two reasons: 1) I just really like sloths and 2) Law is slow and so are they.

@vijaysanyal9203

3 жыл бұрын

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@slothlaw6951

3 жыл бұрын

@@vijaysanyal9203 They are adorable indeed! I love watching the videos where they give them baths and leave them to dry by hanging them on chairs.

What about influences under drugs or alcohol and killing someone and does insanity is important in this aspect ?

@slothlaw6951

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, and thanks for the question. How various states deal with crime while intoxicated depends on that state; each tend to handle it slightly differently based on case law and whatever statutory language they have. But, a fairly common theme is that intoxication is not an 'excuse' or defense to a crime, generally with an exception for first degree murder, which often requires premeditation. In so far as how this concept interacts with insanity, that would be an interesting question to research. I could see an argument that, were a person to engage in substance use as a direct result of an underlying mental health disorder, the substance use could be argued to be a symptom, and insanity could still be on the table. But, again, it would depend on the state itself, and I would defer to licensed attorneys in those jurisdictions for expertise.

@-VAJRA-

3 жыл бұрын

I assume you live in India So I will explain the provisions relating to the issue in India :- Defence will be given if the intoxication is involuntarily/forcefully or without the knowledge of the intoxicated person If the consumption was voluntarily - no defence will be given Whether it will amount to murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder will depend on the facts & circumstances of the case

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@slothlaw6951

3 жыл бұрын

Is he doing some form of Master's/Ph.D. program?

@snoopybollox1485

3 жыл бұрын

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@slothlaw6951

3 жыл бұрын

That's more than a little impressive. Best of luck to him!