title: [The Firmin case (1794-1799) and the absence of crime legislation on "insanity" during the French Revolution].
abstract: Examining the so-called "affaire Firmin" (1794-1799), the author wonders about the reason (idealistic or political) for the lack a special law on insanity defense during the French revolution, and she tries to find a link the present state of the law.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mangin-Lazarus
mesh_terms: D003415:Crime / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005602:France; D047850:French Revolution; D049671:History, 18th Century; D007298:Insanity Defense / Q000266:history*