Maisiebelle
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They are having a long old chat with the judge!
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the definition of insanity from a law website: "Insanity. n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, cannot conduct her/his affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior."
This was just posted on TDC's discussion area. I know this has been discussed here a lot already. Just thought it was interesting to see it again.
I would say he doesn't fit any of those. Certainly not the last two. He had no problem putting this plan together, which rules out not being able to conduct his affairs. And since he had this planned so meticulously, including circling the date on his calendar, he was able to control his impulses. Or he would have just taken his gun and gone and shot up the local store or school or whatever when he got the urge.
So I guess that leaves the "unable to distinguish reality vs fantasy". I am a bit more stuck on that one. Anyone got anything? What do we have so far, as proof that he wasn't able to understand this was a very real reality.
the definition of insanity from a law website: "Insanity. n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, cannot conduct her/his affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior."
This was just posted on TDC's discussion area. I know this has been discussed here a lot already. Just thought it was interesting to see it again.
I would say he doesn't fit any of those. Certainly not the last two. He had no problem putting this plan together, which rules out not being able to conduct his affairs. And since he had this planned so meticulously, including circling the date on his calendar, he was able to control his impulses. Or he would have just taken his gun and gone and shot up the local store or school or whatever when he got the urge.
So I guess that leaves the "unable to distinguish reality vs fantasy". I am a bit more stuck on that one. Anyone got anything? What do we have so far, as proof that he wasn't able to understand this was a very real reality.
This evidence is just going on and on. I would be really surprised if the jury are still focused at this time.
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Oh my...just got choked up!
Lots of tweets to our young witness earlier today, Gage Hankins. Everyone so proud of him for his bravery!
https://twitter.com/ghankins93