It is questioned at times if certain criminals are mentally competent. There are cases where the crime is so horrific that it is hard to believe it actually happened. In these cases, one criminal might consider usinalg the insanity plea. This defense is used in court in order for the accused to justify his or her actions. It justifies the crime committed by implying that they did not know right from wrong at the moment of the crime. Their mental illness drove them away from reality. It is rare that this defense is used in courts, but there are people who question if it should even exist. Should the insanity defense be abolished? This is an important issue for society because it is a matter of justice to the people. There is a huge
