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U.S. v. Schneider, No. 96-1281 (1st Cir.) (111 F.3d 197) (April 17, 1997) (Judge Michael Boudin)

This case is noted because of its detailed (albeit non-conclusive) analysis of the purpose and scope of the Insanity Defense Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 17 (the "IDRA"). In addition to redefining insanity and making it an affirmative defense to be proved by clear and convincing evidence, that statute also ...

 

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