mental illness

Sep 26, 2011

7th Circuit decision limited to sexual abuse cases

Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court held that need for rehabilitation is not an appropriate basis for imprisonment.

Feb 1, 2011

2010AP385 Wright v. Allstate Casualty Co.

Insurance Intentional acts exclusion; mental illness An intentional acts exclusion in a homeowners policy applies, even if the insured lacks the mental capacity to govern his conduct. “While Wright correctly articulates Wicka’s logic, and while cases in several states do in fact hold that insanity is a bar to applying the intentional acts exclusion, we […]

Dec 22, 2010