Crim Law

Question 1

M’Naghten Rule

Answer 1

1. a disease of the mind
2. caused a defect of reason
3. such that the defendant lacked the ability at the time to either know the wrongfulness of their actions or understand the nature and quality of their actions

Question 2

Irresistible Impulse Test

Answer 2

Because of a mental illness, the defendant is unable to control their actions or conform their conduct to the law

Question 3

Durham Test

Answer 3

The crime was the product of their mental illness (it would not have been committed but for the disease)

Question 4

ALI or MPC Test

Answer 4

The defendant had a mental disease or defect and, as a result, lacked the substantial capacity to either
1. appreciate the criminality of their conduct or
2. conform their conduct to the requirements of law