Written by one of the leading medical experts of the 19th century, this pioneering work examines the controversial issue of criminal responsibility in cases of insanity. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of mental health and the law, Reynolds presents a compelling argument for the reform of the criminal justice system in cases where mental illness is a factor. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.