Topic: james holmes

Criminals With Gene Defect Get Lighter Sentences; Will This Apply To James Holmes?

Criminals With Gene Defect Get Lighter Sentences; Will This Apply To James Holmes?

Attorneys are now using the “don’t blame me, blame my genes” defense with convicted criminals, and guess what? It’s working. There is an interesting new study out that proves criminals who are diagnosed as psychopaths with a specific gene mutation actually end up getting shorter jail sentences. Makes us wonder–and worry–about how this will apply to Colorado shooter James Holmes. More »

Should James Holmes Get Death Penalty, Even If He’s Mentally Ill?

Should James Holmes Get Death Penalty, Even If He's Mentally Ill?

Yesterday, we wrote about the possible plea of insanity for Colorado shooter James Holmes–a claim that some legal experts say may be his only defense. Understandably, this ignited a slew of controversy with the majority of readers being highly against any leniency even if he was diagnosed as insane or with any type of mental illness. The death penalty is obviously a consideration here too, so we want to know: Should Holmes get the death penalty even if he is diagnosed with some type of insanity or mental illness? More »

Insanity Plea From James Holmes Makes A Mockery Out Of Mental Illness

Insanity Plea From James Holmes Makes A Mockery Out Of Mental Illness

After killing 12 people and injuring 58 more, many people are already arguing about the mental health of suspected Colorado shooter, James Holmes and whether he will plead insanity as a defense for his horrific rampage. If he does, it could mean he will not be held accountable for his actions–something that will make a complete mockery out of our mental health system and anyone battling a mental illness. More »