The M'Naghten Rule States That the Insanity Defence Is Appropriate

question 61

Multiple Choice

The M'Naghten rule states that the insanity defence is appropriate if a person:

• A) Has an irresistible impulse leading him or her to commit a crime.
• B) Has a diagnosable mental illness.
• C) Is not competent to stand trial.
• D) Does not know right from wrong at the time of the criminal act.

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