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sam.t96

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A man who had delusions and hallucinations that told him to kill his parents is found not guilty by reason of insanity because, at the time of the crime, he did not know right from wrong. This insanity verdict ____.
 
  a. is no longer possible in the United States
 b. is contradictory to the American Law Institute code
  c. illustrates the irresistible impulse idea
 d. illustrates the M'Naghten Rule

Question 2

Which of the following broadened the criteria established in M'Naghten for using the insanity defense?
 
  a. the ALI model
 b. the irresistible impulse test
  c. the Durham rule
 d. the Model Penal Code


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momo1250

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

d

Answer to Question 2

b


sam.t96

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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