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shenderson6

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The Durham (1954) decision suggested that insanity was ____.
 
  a. an improper way for defendants to avoid responsibility
 b. too frequently successful, particularly in violent crimes
 c. always based on irresistible impulse
 d. a product of mental disease or defect as defined by mental health professionals

Question 2

Which of the following accurately pairs the insanity rule with its description?
 
  a. irresistible impulselack of willpower or control over behavior
  b. M'Naghten Rulelack of willpower or control over behavior
  c. M'Naghten Ruleunable to help in one's defense
 d. irresistible impulsedid not know right from wrong


katara

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


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