In Which of the Following Cases Would Someone Most Likely

question 44

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases would someone most likely use the insanity defence?

• A)if the person knew what they were doing was wrong but was compelled to do it because of a compulsion
• B)if the person was not aware of the law that they were breaking
• C)if the person had been committed to a psychiatric institution within 12 months of committing the offence
• D)if it was a charge of murder and the person did not know they had killed the person

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Definitions:

Ethical Duty

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Legal Duty

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