The Insanity Defence Reform Act

The insanity defence isn't abolished, but it does become more strict. The m pc ruleis thrown out. Monoton rule is put back in place. A defendant can no longer use irresistible impulse as part of their defence. Now the defendant has to prove that he was insane at the time of the crime. Here is an example of the insanity defence being used in working, the case of lorena bobbit.