In Order for a Person to Use the Insanity Defense

question 2

Multiple Choice

In order for a person to use the insanity defense in a criminal suit, a person must prove that their mental state was so impaired that they ________.

• A) could not distinguish right from wrong only
• B) could not understand the wrongful nature of the act only
• C) could not understand the wrongful nature of the act and could not distinguish right from wrong
• D) are on a medication that impairs their ability to understand their criminal actions
• E) the insanity defense is no longer allowed unless the crime is murder

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Definitions:

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