The Legal Dilemmas of Crimes Committed in Dreams: Can Individuals be Held Liable for Actions in Altered States of Consciousness?
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology May 31, 2025 Parth Sahu
Abstract: The intersection of criminal liability and altered states of consciousness presents unique jurisprudential challenges. Crimes allegedly committed during sleep or dream states raise profound questions about culpability, intent, and free will. This paper explores the legal dilemmas surrounding criminal acts committed in dreams, analyzing jurisprudence, neuroscience, and comparative...