Crime and LSD: The Insanity Plea
American Journal of Psychiatry October 1, 1969 James T. Barter, Martin Reite 14 citations
Determining legal insanity after a crime committed under the influence of LSD presents unique challenges. Three murder cases linked to LSD use are described, including one examined by the authors. Five criteria are offered to aid forensic evaluations in such cases. The authors discuss differences between alcoholic intoxication and LSD-induced psychosis to clarify voluntary intoxication issues regarding criminal responsibility.