Duncan Scott, a former New Mexico state senator, shares the story behind the 'pointy hat bill', a satirical amendment he introduced to address the insanity defense plea, which unexpectedly passed through the legislative process. [... more]

Duncan Scott, a former New Mexico state senator, shares the story behind his infamous 'pointy hat bill', a satirical amendment that aimed to address the overuse of the insanity defense plea in court. The bill, which required psychologists to wear a cone-shaped hat and a white beard while testifying, was accidentally passed by the Senate and became a humorous footnote in the legislative process. [... more]

Duncan Scott, a former New Mexico state senator, shares the story behind the infamous 'pointy hat bill', a satirical amendment he introduced to address the insanity defense plea, which unexpectedly passed and became a part of a licensing bill for psychologists. [... more]

Duncan Scott, a former New Mexico state senator, shares the story behind the infamous pointy hat bill, a satirical attempt to address the insanity defense plea, which unexpectedly passed through the legislative process. [... more]