U.S. v. Meader, No. 95-25-B-H (D.Me.) (914 F.Supp. 656) (February 12, 1996) (Judge D. Brock Hornby)
Judge Hornby reviewed the elements of both the insanity defense (under Rule 12.2 and under 18 U.S.C. ยง 17(b)) and the diminished capacity defense as defined in numerous reported cases. He noteed that "Federal law is clear that a defendant must prove his insanity defense by 'clear and convincing evidence'.". ...
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