Prevalence of Obesity in USA

Riggins v. Nevada

Introduction

In the trial of Rigginsvs Nevada, Riggin complained that he had problems in sleeping and did not understand the reasons for hearing voices in his head during his Nevada trial. The psychiatrist on the panel prescribed him Mellaril, an antipsychotic drug. The Nevada trial was of murder and robbery charges on Riggins. The use of this medicine affected his mental capabilities. It was said by him that the medicine was creating such effects on his brain and mental capabilities. When he was seen capable enough to go for trial Riggins demanded that he should be ...