The insanity defense and the trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr.
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135 pages ; 24 cm
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English

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"Text of this book appeared originally in The New Yorker in a somewhat shorter form"--Title page verso.
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Includes index.
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This book, published in 1984, tells of the insanity defense in English and American law and of the trial of John Hinckley, Jr., in 1982 for the shooting of Reagan and three others on 30 Mar 1981. Recounts the proceedings of Hinckley's trial for the attempted assassination of President Reagan, traces the history of the insanity plea, and argues for the continued use of that defense.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Caplan, L. (1984). The insanity defense and the trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. . D.R. Godine.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Caplan, Lincoln. 1984. The Insanity Defense and the Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr.. D.R. Godine.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Caplan, Lincoln. The Insanity Defense and the Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. D.R. Godine, 1984.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Caplan, Lincoln. The Insanity Defense and the Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. D.R. Godine, 1984.

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