In 1995, the Kansas legislature effectively ended the ability of defendants in the state to plead not guilty to a crime by reason of insanity. While defendants could still assert that mental illness prevented them from being aware that they were committing a criminal act, the mere presence of such a condition — even if it affected their behavior — was no longer sufficient. …
Sarah O’Rourke Schrup, Counsel of Record
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