Insanity Flashcards
1
Q
Different states have adopted different rules as to how
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Insanity is to be determined
2
Q
Test called _ determines whether perp was able to distinguish right from wrong
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M’Naghten rule
3
Q
Other states adopt the _ test
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Irresistible impulse
4
Q
Irresistible impulse aka
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Temporary insanity
5
Q
DC adopted Durham test which accused not criminally responsible if act was product of (2)
A
Mental disease
Mental defect