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By Dr. Ray Kessler, who is, incidentally, a retired Prof. of Criminal Justice, former defense attorney and prosecutor is your host. I am also a part-time instructor in Criminal Justice at Richland College, an outstanding, 2-year institution in Dallas.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
HINCKLEY CASE LED TO MAJOR CHANGES IN LAW OF CRIMINAL INSANITY DEFENSE
According to the Wall Street Journal:
"John Hinckley Jr.’s impending release, more than three decades after his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, serves as a reminder of how a single event can change the face of criminal law."
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