Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

The Insanity Defense

What standard is used, in New York State, to determine whether a defendant is insane or not? Also, is there a difference, letally, between ''not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect'' and ''insane''?


Asked on 5/19/07, 8:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: The Insanity Defense

A. McNaughten is still basically alive and well in NY.

B. No there is no practical difference in the two.

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Answered on 5/20/07, 11:04 pm


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