Within the last decade, there have been a variety of court decisions dealing with topic of dangerousness, patients rights, and other related issues. In many cases, the question of dangerousness is dealt with in two ways. First, it is asked whether a person poses a dangerous threat to theirself . Then, whether they pose a threat to the public. The standard of proof required for legal decisions regarding civil commitment of the mentally ill has caused some disagreement within the judicial system.
Mental illness is a very serious matter and when it comes in contact with the law it is even worse.
Imagine how you would feel if someone you loved was kill by some, who in court pleaded insanity and got off the hook without having to serve a sentence. Not all the historical cases had to do with a crime. In many of the cases, the person on trial isn t the one who has a psychological disorder. Sometimes a person is diagnosed with a disorder and put into an institution for the mentally ill. Later on, the person diagnosed claims that they were incorrectly treated and that they, in reality, were fine.