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Jun 27, 2018insanity defenseburden of proofcriminal lawmental statepeople v. rupalphilippine supreme court
Understanding the Burden of Proof in Insanity Defense and Mental State at the Time of the Crime
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the burden of proof for insanity defense and mental state in criminal cases, using People v. Rupal as a guide.