Can Religious Belief Be a Legal Defense in Nebraska? What the Chad Daybell Case Teaches About Criminal Motive, Mental State, and the Law
Can religious belief ever excuse a violent crime? In this post, we discuss the high-profile Chad Daybell case to explore how courts handle claims of faith-based motive, mental illness, and legal responsibility. Learn how Nebraska law treats religious belief in criminal trials, when the insanity defense applies, and why belief alone isn’t a shield from prosecution.
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