Sentence examples for ground of insanity from inspiring English sources

M'Naghten was acquitted on the ground of insanity and after the case was closed the Law Lords were asked to to clarify the whole issue of insanity in law.

He also hoped to escape prison on grounds of insanity.

And yet Monroe was not acquitted on grounds of insanity.

His lawyers have said they would argue that he is not guilty on grounds of insanity.

Jurors found the gunman, who was 25 at the time, not guilty on the grounds of insanity.

The singer had denied four charges on the grounds of insanity, but yesterday admitted to using or threatening unlawful violence.

Upheaval over the decision prompted Congress to alter what defendants had to prove to be acquitted on grounds of insanity.

In 1945 Ōkawa was arrested as a Class A category war criminal suspect, but charges against him were dropped on the grounds of insanity.

In the bathroom you begin to wonder if George, when he challenged his father's will on the grounds of insanity, had a case.

At the Old Bailey he pleaded not guilty on grounds of insanity, but later admitted a lesser charge of affray, and escaped a custodial sentence.

Mr. Malvo's lawyers have filed court papers saying he intends to plead not guilty on grounds of insanity, contending he had been indoctrinated by Mr. Muhammad.