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The most liberal standard for judging a defendant insane is the
 
  a. M'Naghten rule.
  b. ALI standard.
  c. Durham standard.
  d. concept of biological defect.

Question 2

Tommy was caught trying to steal a car, and now that he is in custody, he has been accused of stealing multiple cars in the area over the last three weeks. In his defense, Tommy says that he knows stealing cars is wrong, but that he can't help himself from stealing them because of his bipolar disorder. Assuming that what he is saying is true, under which standard below would Tommy be considered insane?
 
  a. ALI
  b. Durham
  c. M'Naghten rule
  d. any of the above



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sokh

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Excellent

 

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