Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
conversion and intent
A friend stole a bag of chips from convenient store, but was on an antidepressant that affected his mind and now he is off the med. I was wondering about an insanity defense?
Asked on 3/18/08, 9:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hancock
Hancock Law Office
Re: conversion and intent
Probably not a good defense for just a depression issue. Generally insanity defense is used if a person cannot appreciate the fact that something a criminally wrong. Usually people who are depressed know when something is illegal or wrong.
Answered on 3/18/08, 11:36 pm
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