In 1981 John Hinckley tried to kill then president of the United States Ronald Reagan. This case study begins chapter 18 of the textbook. Hinckley had a history of odd behavior and was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity. As a result of the Hinckley trial and verdict

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The Hinckley trial and verdict led to the rewriting of federal laws to make it more difficult to achieve the not guilty by reason of insanity defense. This was done in order to address concerns that the standard for insanity was too lenient and that defendants were able to avoid accountability for their actions.

In 1981 John Hinckley Tried to Kill Then President of the United