United States v. Robert Lyons

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• holding that the relevant inquiry when determining insanity is the actual subjective state of mind of the defendant
• guilt involves more than a factual determination that the defendant did the act; he must also be blameworthy
• \[a]n acquittal by reason of insanity is a judgment that the defendant is not guilty\ (emphasis omitted)
• we cannot punish where we cannot impose blame

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