Kristin Esq.
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@Kristin Esq. , from a legal standpoint, how difficult will an insanity defense be to pursue?
I have a hard time with it because although I do believe it's very likely he is mentally ill, I also believe he knew right from wrong. What we know so far leads me to believe this is something he had been thinking about for a while, so premeditated.
How will the trial progress from here?
TIA, I always appreciate your insights.
The defense has the burden of proof with the insanity defense. There will be evaluations on both sides, and I suspect that it's going to come down to competing opinions of the experts.
I also agree that he is mentally ill, but knew right from wrong. I believe the prosecution will show that it was premeditated.