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The Legal System Channel features information related to how society deals with crime, criminals and law enforcement. Learn more about how governments operate their legal systems.

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Ed Gein, Inspiration for 'Psycho,' Never Served Prison Time

Ed Gein, Inspiration for 'Psycho,' Never Served Prison Time

10 States With the Highest Crime Rates

10 States With the Highest Crime Rates

10 Countries With the Lowest Crime Rate, Based on Global Peace Index

10 Countries With the Lowest Crime Rate, Based on Global Peace Index

10 States With the Strictest Abortion Laws After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned

10 States With the Strictest Abortion Laws After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned

What Is the Youngest Drinking Age in the World?

What Is the Youngest Drinking Age in the World?

31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry

31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry

How the 2021 Astroworld Tragedy Changed the Festival Scene

How the 2021 Astroworld Tragedy Changed the Festival Scene

Supreme Court on the Brink of Ending Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Supreme Court on the Brink of Ending Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Are Skittles 'Unfit for Human Consumption'? A Lawsuit Says Yes

Are Skittles 'Unfit for Human Consumption'? A Lawsuit Says Yes

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What does not guilty by reason of insanity mean?

In our legal system, a person can be found not guilty if they are declared legally insane. How does this system work? Learn about the insanity plea in this article.

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