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Under which of the following insanity defense rules can a person still be found not guilty by reason of insanity even if he or she knows the act being performed is wrong (i.e., criminal) ?

A) American Law Institute (ALI) rule
B) M'Naghten rule
C) American Psychiatric Association definition of insanity
D) Durham rule

Insanity Defense

A legal defense asserting that a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong due to mental illness.

American Law Institute (ALI) Rule

A legal standard used to determine insanity which includes the inability to understand the criminality of one's actions or to conform one's actions to the law due to a mental defect or disease.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal standard used to determine whether a defendant was insane at the time of committing a crime and therefore not responsible for their actions.

  • Acquire knowledge on the distinct regulations regarding insanity defense like the M'Naghten rule, Durham rule, irresistible impulse rule, and American Law Institute (ALI) rule.
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