@carlson_hayslett: 🧠 Ever wondered how the insanity defense actually works? 🤔 Years ago, legal debates often focused on “irresistible impulse.” One famous example often referenced is the Dan White case — sometimes nicknamed the “Twinkie defense.” 🍰 Today, the standard in many courts focuses on something different: Did the person understand the difference between right and wrong at the time of the act? ⚖️ Imagine someone experiencing a severe delusion — convinced they legally own a house and attempting to move in. Situations like that illustrate how the insanity defense is meant to apply. The law evolves, but the goal remains the same: understanding responsibility and mental capacity. #InsanityDefense #CriminalLaw #LegalFacts #KnowTheLaw

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Thursday 12 March 2026 22:36:01 GMT