Eleventh Circuit· 12/4/1986

United States v. Dwayne Freeman

Citations

804 F.2d 1574
22 Fed. R. Serv. 154
1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 34268

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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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