Diminished sanity and its impact on imposition of criminal sanctions

Abstract

This article focuses on the issue of the diminished sanity of an offender, initially addressing the meaning and definition of the concept of diminished sanity and then concentrating on its possible consequences stemming from substantive law in relation to sanctioning offenders with diminished sanity. This article points out the importance and specifics of legal provisions that modify the court’s procedure for imposing sanctions on offenders with diminished sanity.