This essay looks at somnambulistic crimes (Crimes commited during sleep). Examples and bibliography included.

Courts of Law, all over the world, have returned "not guilty" verdicts on men and women accused of a wide variety of crimes, although the people concerned either admitted the act or were seen committing it. These people have been involved with acts of reckless driving, shop-lifting, money thefts, and even first degree murder. Charges have been dismissed because the accused have convinced judges and juries that, at the time of the offense, they were …

…information I found to check if it was true and accurate. Since my major is psychology, I tried to look at this through the eyes of a psychologist. I hope that is okay Bibliography Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, History of the Criminal Law of England Volume 2 (1883) E Law, Volume 3, Number 1, May 1996 Coles, E. M. & Jang, D. A pyschologist look at somnombulism, The Advocate, 1990 http://www16.brinkster.com/sleepwalk/ http://www.karenfranklin.com/expert.html