The Current Defence of "Not Criminally Responsible" Was Previously Termed

question 128

Multiple Choice

The current defence of "not criminally responsible" was previously termed:

• A)Criminally irresponsible.
• B)Not guilty by reason of insanity.
• C)Not guilty due to mental defect.
• D)Not guilty due to lack of mens rea.

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Definitions:

Derivative Security

A financial security whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.

Common Share

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation and entitles the holder to voting rights and dividends.

Derivative Security

A financial instrument whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset, index, or security.

Related Security

Related Security implies a financial instrument that is linked to another in terms of performance, underlying assets, or issuer.