In Missouri, only the defendant in a case can plead the defense of insanity when charged with a crime. In order to plead insanity, the defendant must be evaluated by a licensed physician. If the defendant is found insane, the defendant will be committed to a psychiatric ward instead of going to jail or going through the remainder of the trial.
If you have been charged with a crime and need legal assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.