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LadeeSarah
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Posted: Mon Nov 13th, 2006 07:01 pm |
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Dear Lt.
I have a few questions, whenever it is convenient, no rush. Thank you.
1. Why is determining whether a defendant is insane so difficult?
2. Is it acceptable for states to confine sexual offenders after completion of their prison sentences if they are assessed to be a continuing threat?
3. And do physical or mental counter measures work when a suspect is taking a polygraph examination?
4. Finally, why is the D.C. Sniper case an example of criminal profiling stereotypes?
Again, thank you
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cjustice
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Posted: Thu Nov 16th, 2006 06:19 am |
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1. I am not a lawyer, but insanity is an affirmative defense. That means that the defendant has to essentially admit they committed the crime, but at the time of the crime they were "insane." Moreover, the standards and legal definitions of insane have evolved over time; and especially during the late 20th century. Here is a good hyperlink to explore this:
http://law.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/insanity-defense
2. This is a personal opinion - it is not acceptable for the state to detain you once you have served your senetence. However, if an individual is a danger to others or themselves, the state can hospitalize you. So, the correct thing for the state to do, in my opinion, would be use the proper statute to continue the detention in a hospital. This, at least, ensures the defendant a hearing in court.
http://www.forensicprofiles.com/polygraph.html - this hyperlnk takes you to the governments polygraph handbook. There is a discussion on countermeasures.
4. Many presumed the sniper was a white male, clearly not the case.
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LadeeSarah
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Posted: Thu Nov 16th, 2006 09:42 am |
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| Thank you for your reply Lt., it is much appreciated.
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