After shooting his father, David, in a very rational and reasonable manner, told his lawyer that he was depressed when he shot his father. In fact, he had once been diagnosed as having major depression. David told his lawyer that, although he knew it was wrong and could have stopped himself, he hated his father so much that he shot him. In court, David will likely be found
A. incompetent to stand trial.
B. not guilty by reason of insanity.
C. incompetent and not guilty by reason of insanity.
D. guilty.
Answer: D
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