· 12/4/1986
United States v. Dwayne Freeman
Citations
- 804 F.2d 1574
- 22 Fed. R. Serv. 154
- 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 34268
How courts have described this case
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- rejecting the eighth amendment challenge to the clear and convincing standard of proof under the Insanity Defense Reform Act
- rejecting the eighth amendment challenge to the clear and convincing standard of proof under the Insanity Defense Reform Act
- “Leland compels a holding that the aspect of the Insanity [Defense] Reform Act of 1984 requiring a defendant to prove insanity by clear and convincing evidence is constitutional”
- defendant likely knew bank robbery was wrongful in light of his efforts to conceal himself, the use of a handgun, and his escape plan
- \ Leland compels a holding that the aspect of the Insanity [Defense] Reform Act of 1984 requiring a defendant to prove insanity by clear and convincing evidence is constitutional\
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Judges: Hill, Hatchett, Thomas
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