An Attorney Says to His Client, "If We Can Convince

question 48

Multiple Choice

An attorney says to his client, "If we can convince the judge that when you shot your mother, you either did not know it was a criminal thing to do or could not control your behavior because you had a mental disease or defect (other than antisocial conduct) , you should be found not guilty by reason of insanity." What legal standard is the attorney describing?

• A) Durham standard
• B) American Law Institute Model Penal Code
• C) M'Naghten Rule
• D) irresistible impulse standard

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