The Insanity Defense
Overview:
The Insanity Defense, Provide definition and explanation of the logic behind the insanity defense. Then, using the Internet, locate a credible source covering a criminal trial in which the defendant attempted to use the insanity defense. Share and summarize your source and explain whether the defense “worked” for the defendant and why. If the defendant was still found guilty or guilty but mentally ill, identify what type of sentence they received and if you feel it would have been different had they not used the insanity defense. Your response should include specific examples from your source materials and feature appropriate citations.
Resources Use the information from the module lesson, credible Internet resources, and any current event resource such as newspapers and magazines. APA Format – include title page, body, and work cited page; proper in-text citations Use one-inch margins. Use a 12-point Times New Roman font. Use double line spacing in the document. Explain the insanity defense and analyze its application in a criminal trial.
APA style for references and in-text citation
Answers with the course’s readings and at least wo scholarly journal articles. The article’s purpose is to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. Sources ProQuest and EBSCOhost are great sites to find resources. Also, write in a concise and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. Additionally, the quality of your writing dictates grading criteria. On the other hand, if you use direct quotes from books or articles, place the words you copied (use parenthesis) and cite them in-line. Also, only use sources within the five-year range.
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