A defense of not guilty because of insanity due to dissociative identity disorder rarely has been successful. Courts generally have found that although an individual may have distinct personalities that control his or her behavior, the condition does not preclude criminal responsibility. Although in some cases the prisoner is incarcerated in a mental asylum and treated until they are competent to stand trial.
A defense of not guilty because of insanity due to dissociative identity disorder rarely has been successful. Courts generally have found that although an individual may have distinct personalities that control his or her behavior, the condition does not preclude criminal responsibility. Although in some cases the prisoner is incarcerated in a mental asylum and treated until they are competent to stand trial.