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Bob is mentally ill. He is standing in a crowd of police officers watching the mayor of his city make a speech. He shoots at the mayor trying to kill him and gets a couple shots off before the police grab him. His best chance for being found not guilty by reason of insanity lies with:
 
  A) his incompetence.
  B) the irresistible impulse test.
  C) the M'Naughten Rule.
  D) his diminished competency.

Question 2

The ________ for determining insanity asks whether the defendant knew what he or she was doing or whether he knew what he was doing was wrong.
 
  A) Durham Rule
  B) M'Naughten Rule
  C) substantial capacity test
  D) irresistible impulse test



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BUTTHOL369

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




CBme

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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