Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Insanity Plea.
Insanity Plea - as a noun
(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plea of insanityExample Sentences
"The defendant's lawyer entered an insanity plea on his behalf."
"The judge rejected the defendant's insanity plea and found him guilty."
"The defendant's use of an insanity plea caused controversy in the media."
"The defense attorney presented compelling evidence to support the insanity plea."
"The jury deliberated for hours before accepting the defendant's insanity plea."
