Of the Three Tests to Determine Insanity, Why Is the ALI/MPC

question 40

Multiple Choice

Of the three tests to determine insanity, why is the ALI/MPC test considered the easiest standard for a defendant to meet?

• A) The defendant needs only to show that he or she committed a criminal act under coercion.
• B) The defendant needs only to show a lack of sufficient intent to harm society.
• C) The defendant needs only to show a lack of "substantial capacity."
• D) The defendant needs only to show the absence of actus reus .