Insanity

Question 1

3 part test

Answer 1

1. A defect of reason
2. Caused a disease of the mind
3. D does not know what they are doing is wrong

Question 2

explain a defect of reason

Answer 2

The defect of reason must impair the D’s power of reasoning

Question 3

Case for defect of reason and absentmindedness

Answer 3

R V Clarke

Question 4

Whats the rule for a defect of reason and absentmindness and confusion

Answer 4

Absentmindedness and confusion are not enough for this defense

Question 5

explanation of disease of the mind

Answer 5

The disease must cause a malfunctioning of the mind and be from an internal factor

Question 6

Case for epilepsy

Answer 6

Sullivan

Question 7

Case for hardening of arteries

Answer 7

Kemp

Question 8

Case for sleep disorder

Answer 8

Burgess

Question 9

Whats the rule regarding diabetes

Answer 9

The defense cannot be used in cases where too much insulin has been taken by the D (Hypoglycemic), However it can be used when the D has a lack of insulin (Hyperglycemic)

Question 10

Case for Hypoglycemic state where defense was not allowed

Answer 10

Quick

Question 11

Case for hyperglycemic state where defense was allowed

Answer 11

Hennessy

Question 12

What must the disease of the mind do to the defendant

Answer 12

The D must fail to understand that what they were doing was legally wrong