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The actual plea would have to be "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity." The job for the defense attorney would have to be to prove the claim of "derealization" as sufficient enough to qualify under that plea.

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What have been some successful criminal defenses?

Some successful criminal defenses are used by the defense attorney to the accused and some defenses include: insanity, temporary insanity, and the non-guilty plea.


Can an insanity plea be used for defence in arson?

An insanity plea -- the contention that the individual could not distinguish between right and wrong at the time of the crime -- can be used in any criminal proceeding. It is, however, more effective in some than in others.


Can insanity be used for a accepted guilt plea?

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What states are against the insanity plea?

The state of Germany


What is a plea at a criminal hearing?

Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.


How frequently do people claim the insanity defense in Connecticut?

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about 26% of all court cases


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