The argument a lawyer presents acting on behalf of the client, which states that because of the existence of a mental disorder, the client should not be held legally responsible for criminal actions is referred to as
A. assisted judgment.
B. parens patriae defense.
C. insanity defense.
D. substituted judgment.
Answer: C
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