Insanity vs. Diminished Capacity: A Critical Distinction in Texas Law
When Mental Health Meets the Courtroom In our previous article, we discussed the “Insanity Defense” under Texas Penal Code Section 8.01. However, many people wonder what happens if a defendant has a mental impairment that is serious but doesn’t meet the extremely strict “right from wrong” legal standard for insanity. This brings us to the…