When a Defendant Is on Trial for Murder and They

question 75

Multiple Choice

When a defendant is on trial for murder and they plead insanity as a defense,this means

• A)the diagnosis fits the DSM-IV criterion
• B)they were impaired enough at the time of the murder to not understand or control their actions
• C)they are currently traumatized by their actions and are not capable of standing trial
• D)the vulnerability-stress model would indicate they were not responsible for their actions at the time of the murder

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