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I am one of many here who live under the Lone Star and I must admit that the legal definition of "the person who does not know the difference between right and wrong" seems to be a very weak guideline. Granted, I haven't yet looked up the exact phrasing in the Penal Code (but I will), but doesn't that definition leave a lot up to personal judgement? Also, sociopaths know the difference between right and wrong but don't care, so are sociopaths not insane?

example (not that I would, mind you):
1) You and your spouse argue and then you hit that person.
2) You and your spouse argue, your spouse picks up a knife or gun, and then you hit that person.
Based on these two situations the question "Is is wrong to hit your spouse?" will have different answers from different people. Which is right and which is wrong? If you can't tell the difference are you "insane"?

Questions of legal definitions aside, she was found guilty of capital murder; based on the historical outcomes in Harris County she is highly likely to receive the death penalty, like it or not.

My personal prognostication: look for her family to bring a civil suit against Russell Yates.