Under the McNaughtan test of insanity, the defendant is legally insane at the time of the crime if, because of a mental disease or defect, he did not know that what he was doing was wrong or did not know
a. that the behavior was against the law.
b. the identity of the victim
c. that he had a mental disease or defect.
d. the nature and quality of the act.
d
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Which group has accounted for the largest proportion of the drop in IPH since 1976?
a. females killing Black males b. males killing Black females c. females killing White males d. males killing White females
What does the Model Penal Code does use to define the common law terms accessory or principal?
a. One who acts in the same accord as the principal b. One who solicits another to commit an offense c. One who forces another to commit an offense d. None of the above
What type offender would most likely be released on his/her recognizance? Is this an equitable way to work the justice system? What type offender would not be released on his/her recognizance?
What will be an ideal response?
In certain instances, mere possession of an item can be classified as a crime
Indicate whether the statement is true or false