USE OF MADNESS OPINIONS IN LEGAL PROCEDURES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY IN MEXICO

Abstract

For many years, the topic of “madness” was covered with prejudices not only in Mexican society, but also in the Mexican legal system, which in its beginnings did not have greater considerations towards people suffering from such condition, therefore, the administration of justice was irregular and often subject to the discretion of the judge, so medical experts had to be resorted.