by reason
Example Sentences
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The jury could have acquited her by reason of insanity, which would then send her to a mental institution, the duration of her stay determined by doctors.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Much more likely is a not guilty by reason of insanity, which would result in Clancy being detained at a hospital.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Yates was initially convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but she was found not guilty by reason of insanity at a 2006 retrial and committed to a psychiatric hospital.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
He entered a dual plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Prior to the trial, at which Andrews pleaded innocent by reason of insanity, the psychiatric staff of the Menninger Clinic conducted an exhaustive examination of the accused; this produced a diagnosis of “schizophrenia, simple type.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
