Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Differences

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the differences between automatism and insanity?

• A) Insanity requires the presence of a mental illness, automatism does not.
• B) The defense has the burden of proof with automatism as a defense.
• C) Insane persons generally are unconscious during their behavior.
• D) An automatism defense has nothing to do with mens rea.

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