Which of the following is the most important problem with the M'Naghten rule?
A. It fails to distinguish reliably between behavior that is uncontrollable and behavior that is simply uncontrolled.
B. It is outdated.
C. It fails to address the situation of a defendant who knew the difference between right and wrong but was unable to control his or her actions.
D. It is identical to the substantial-capacity test of the American Law Institute's Model Penal Code.
Answer: C
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