The Most Significant Distinction Between Insanity and Automatism Are as Follows

question 8

Multiple Choice

The most significant distinction between insanity and automatism are as follows (there may be more than one correct answer) :

• A) Insanity means involuntary action due to an internal cause whilst automatism means involuntary action due to an external cause.
• B) Insanity is permanent whereas automatism is temporary.
• C) Insanity is madness whereas automatism is a case of involuntary action.
• D) The burden of proof is on D to prove insanity whereas there is no burden of proof on D to prove automatism. The former leads to NGRI whereas the latter leads to an acquittal.

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