Posted by Racer on February 19, 2006, at 15:03:45
In reply to Re: Some more » James K, posted by AuntieMel on February 4, 2006, at 13:00:05
> > The other reason she was convited was the prosecution "said" they were trying her for the death penalty. What that gave them was an unfair advantage in that the jurors were first vetted to be sure that there weren't any anti death penalty people in the jury pool. What that also gave them was people that were also more likely to not believe in an insanity defense at all and more likely to vote for conviction.
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> "Not guilty by reason of insanity" is not the same as "not guilty." The person doesn't go free - they are involuntarily committed to a mental hospital until the doctors - and the law - agree that she is well.
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> With her notoriety she would never be released.Very good points. I've got more to say, but this stands alone, so I won't try to say any of it here.
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