Leland v. Oregon
Encyclopedia
Leland v. Oregon, 343 U.S. 790 (1952), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States
that upheld the constitutionality
of placing the burden of persuasion on the defendant
when they argue an insanity defense in a criminal trial.
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
that upheld the constitutionality
Constitutionality
Constitutionality is the condition of acting in accordance with an applicable constitution. Acts that are not in accordance with the rules laid down in the constitution are deemed to be ultra vires.-See also:*ultra vires*Company law*Constitutional law...
of placing the burden of persuasion on the defendant
Defendant
A defendant or defender is any party who is required to answer the complaint of a plaintiff or pursuer in a civil lawsuit before a court, or any party who has been formally charged or accused of violating a criminal statute...
when they argue an insanity defense in a criminal trial.