Question: Use these source to answer the following questions: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/crime/etc/script.html https://fod-infobase-com.proxy.ccis.edu/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=56019 Watch the sources above with a view toward evaluating the insanity defense. Describe the events

Use these source to answer the following questions:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/crime/etc/script.html

https://fod-infobase-com.proxy.ccis.edu/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=56019

  1. Watch the sources above with a view toward evaluating the insanity defense.
  2. Describe the events in the film and thoughts/opinions regarding the same.
  3. Discuss an opinion of the prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the judge.
  4. What is the best opinion of the insanity defense after viewing this film?
  5. What is the best insanity "test" for courts to apply in assessing insanity claims and competency claims?
  6. Was Ralph Tortorici insane in this opinion?
  7. Was he competent to stand trial?

References:

Schmalleger, F. (2022). Criminal law Today (7th ed.). Pearson. Etext

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