In Which of the Following Cases Would Someone Be Allowed

question 53

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases would someone be allowed to use the insanity defence in The United States but not in Canada?

• A) if the person knew what they were doing was wrong but was compelled to do it because of a compulsion or delusion
• B) if the person was not aware of the law that they were breaking
• C) if the person had been committed to a psychiatric institution within 12 months of committing the offence
• D) if it was a charge of murder and the person did not know they had killed the person

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Definitions:

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves originating from the spinal cord, passing through the neck and axilla, and innervating the arm.

Meningeal Membranes

The three layers of protective tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Arachnoid Mater

The arachnoid mater is a delicate, web-like layer of the meninges located between the dura mater and the pia mater, surrounding the brain and spinal cord.