A Man Got into a Fight and Killed His Opponent

question 96

Multiple Choice

A man got into a fight and killed his opponent. When he went to trial, he had a mental breakdown, did not know where he was, and was unable to answer questions. He is likely to be sent to a mental institution because:

• A) he had a mental disorder.
• B) no crime was committed.
• C) he was mentally unstable at the time of the crime.
• D) he was mentally unstable at the time of the trial and unable to defend himself.

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