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· 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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