CJA 354 Week 2 Learning Team Insanity Defense Paper / UoP

CJA./354 Week 2 Learning Team Insanity Defense Paper

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: State v. Stu Dents

Discuss the case as if you are part of the defense team in State v. Stu Dents and the defendant wants to plead insanity.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following questions as a team:

·         Does your team feel this defendant is competent to stand trial? Why or why not?

·         What is required in your state for an insanity defense?

·         What steps must be taken to prove insanity?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.