Devilbiss v. Bennett

Sections 4 to 11 of Article 58 of the Code of 1860, have long been part of the law of the State, and have been re-enacted without alteration by the adoption of the recent Code, which is the last expression of the Legislative will upon the subject. Code of 1888, Art. 59, secs. 4 to 11. They provide a mode by which lunatics, and insane persons when tried for or charged with the commission of crime shall he humanely dealt with and treated. They recognize the rule which prevails in all civilized nations that such unfortunate persons ought not to he subject to the same penalties or treatment as…