A psychologist is hired by the defense in a case involving the issue of not guilty by reason of insanity.Based on changes resulting from the Hinckley case and the Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984,it is likely that the thrust of the psychologist's testimony would be in support of the defendant's

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The Hinckley case resulted in more stringent standards for the insanity defense, requiring the defendant to prove that they were unable to appreciate the nature and quality or wrongfulness of their behavior at the time of the offense due to their mental illness. The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 further limited the use of the insanity defense, but still allowed for it based on the same standard. Therefore, the psychologist's testimony would likely focus on the defendant's inability to meet this standard due to their mental illness, supporting a not guilty by reason of insanity plea.

A Psychologist Is Hired by the Defense in a Case