- respond to question: This unit covered quite a few of the insanity defenses. Of these, which does your state
use (see p. 83)? Also, do you think this insanity defense is appropriate compared to the other options? Why? If
your state does not allow an insanity defense, which defense do you think would be appropriate for your state,
and why? - respond to classmate. do you are or disagree: Currently, the State of Florida has adopted the M’Naghten
rule for insanity defenses. Florida State Statute 775.027 states in part the defendant must have been mentally
infirm, diseased or defect. Additionally he or she did not understand the consequences of their actions or they
did not understand what they were doing was wrong. The burden to prove these elements falls on the
defendant. I believe there are rare times when the defense is applicable. However, it fails more often than it
succeeds. Roughly 1% of defendants in the state use the insanity defense at trial. Sometime in 2021, the State
of Florida will hear the case of Markeith Loyd who plans on using the insanity defense in his upcoming trial.
Loyd is accused of killing Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton who was attempting to take him into
custody on a murder warrant. - respond to question: Why do you think police are viewed negatively in many communities? What are some
ways that police could help to change those negative views? - respond to classmate. do you are or disagree: During the first era the police were created to set fear into the
citizens.
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