News Proving Insanity With Ptsd

[anthony]

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This is going to get very interesting. Based on what is cited, being a veteran, the method of driving due to the same methods being instilled in combat zones, the dissociative state which is now listed with PTSD as a sub-type... this is going to become quite interesting whether PTSD is now taken to the next level as a credible defence to actions taken during symptomatic experiences.

 

[RussH]

When asked about the crash, Marsh said he had been driving 50 mph (the speed limit) and was looking down until just before the impact - just long enough for him to notice the red light and slam on the brakes, Fisher said.

At the hospital, he told a similar story to doctors, Fisher told the jury.

This statement is going to make a temporary insanity defense very difficult.

I think PTSD could be a legitimate defense with the right case, but this one doesn't sound like it is the best case to attempt it.


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[shimmerz]

This statement is going to make a temporary insanity defense very difficult.

Agreed

This is sliding through in some states however. Just one example. Link Removed