Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Adjudged Cases On Insanity As A Defense To Crime: With Notes Part 1 (1884)"" is authored by John Davison Lawson. The book is a comprehensive study of the adjudged cases on insanity as a defense to crime. It is divided into two parts, with the first part published in 1884. The book discusses the legal concept of insanity as a defense to crime and provides a detailed analysis of the cases where this defense was used. The author has included notes and commentary to help readers understand the legal implications of these cases. The book is intended for legal professionals, scholars, and students who are interested in the intersection of law and mental health. The first part of the book covers various aspects of insanity as a defense to crime, including the history of the defense, the legal definition of insanity, and the burden of proof required to establish the defense. The author also discusses the different types of insanity, such as temporary insanity, permanent insanity, and partial insanity. The book includes several case studies where the defense of insanity was used, including the famous case of Daniel M'Naghten, who attempted to assassinate the British Prime Minister in 1843. The author provides a detailed analysis of each case, including the legal arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense. Overall, ""The Adjudged Cases On Insanity As A Defense To Crime: With Notes Part 1 (1884)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the legal concept of insanity as a defense to crime. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the cases where this defense was used and includes notes and commentary to help readers understand the legal implications of these cases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.