Which of the following changed the federal rules on the insanity defense by limiting it to those who are unable, as a result of severe mental disease or defect, to understand the nature or wrongfulness of their acts?

A) The Durham Rule.
B) The Federal Mental Health Reform Act.
C) The Comprehensive Crime Control Act
D) The Substantial Capacity Act.
E) The Patriot Act.


C

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