Not really, he's been sent to that psych place for a mental evaluation. That almost always happens in cases like this as a pre-trial move, to establish if the defendant has the mental capacity to stand trial. I think the legal term is mens rea:
noun: mens rea
The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
I'd be very curious to know if or how many times this individual has been through such a process previously in his criminal career. (I remember hearing his own mother saying he should be taken away from society) I'm familiar with other cases where the defendant was found to be non compos mentis, so therefore couldn't stand trial, and was simply released to the costumed characters in SocialWorkerLand, with a promise that while he's still among us, he'll take his meds and be a good boy. Would that make you feel safer? Because I don't feel safer.
I think we'll start to be on a better track when we find a solid way to actually do something to keep us away from those who commit violence without understanding. "Pitying them for their demons" is not enough.
Not really, he's been sent to that psych place for a mental evaluation. That almost always happens in cases like this as a pre-trial move, to establish if the defendant has the mental capacity to stand trial. I think the legal term is mens rea:
noun: mens rea
The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
I'd be very curious to know if or how many times this individual has been through such a process previously in his criminal career. (I remember hearing his own mother saying he should be taken away from society) I'm familiar with other cases where the defendant was found to be non compos mentis, so therefore couldn't stand trial, and was simply released to the costumed characters in SocialWorkerLand, with a promise that while he's still among us, he'll take his meds and be a good boy. Would that make you feel safer? Because I don't feel safer.
I think we'll start to be on a better track when we find a solid way to actually do something to keep us away from those who commit violence without understanding. "Pitying them for their demons" is not enough.
That got a bit ranty. Sorry.
Some states dont have the insanity or incompetence plea. Who tje hell thi ks its sane to murder like that?