Both cases expose the challenge of recognizing when severe mental illness has become dangerous and intervening in time.

Fleming's case focused on her mental state, with prosecutors and defense psychiatrists agreeing she was psychotic and 'out of ...

Cases in which defendants plead insanity rarely succeed, due to the often horrific nature of the crimes.

Nick Reiner has long been open about his struggles with drug abuse and mental health. But legal experts say it would still be very difficult for his defense lawyers to argue that he is not responsible ...

In most states, a person accused of a crime may claim insanity as a defense, meaning that if they can prove they lacked the mental capacity to form the intent to commit a crime, they could be found ...

High-profile Massachusetts court cases dating back decades show the challenges of mounting an "insanity defense" in serious crimes.

Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Amanda Fowle had called to the stand two Brockton police officers, two state troopers, a firefighter, an EMT, a crime scene analyst, a videographer, a DNA expert, ...

Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Stephanie Dunn listens during the case of People v. Dooley at Fort Lupton High School on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. The Colorado Court of Appeals ...