defenses

Question 1

M’Naghten Rule

Answer 1

D is entitled to acquittal if:
1. a disease of the mind;
2. caused a defect of reason;
3. such that the defendant lacked the ability at the time of their actions to either (i) know the wrongfulness of their actions or (ii) understand the nature and quality of their actions

Question 2

irresistible impulse test

Answer 2

D is entitled to acquittal only if, because of a mental illness, they were unable to control their actions or conform their conduct to the law

Question 3

Durham (or New Hampshire) Test

Answer 3

D is entitled to acquittal if the crime was the product of their mental illness (that is, the crime would not have been committed but for the disease)

Question 4

A.L.I. or M.P.C. test

Answer 4

D is entitled to acquittal if they had a mental disease or defect, and as a result, they lacked the substantial capacity to either:
1. appreciate the criminality of their conduct; or
2. conform their conduct to the requirements of law