Why is the burden of proof on the defence in an insanity hearing?

What will be an ideal response?


The defence brings the question of insanity as a potential defence and must therefore prove it.

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The single largest area for legal malpractice suits is

a. missing deadlines. b. failing to keep clients informed. c. fraud. d. poor judgment on the part of the lawyer.

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The __________ prong states that "the proper measure of attorney performanceremains simply reasonable under prevailing professional norms."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The ________ states that a person who negligently starts a fire is not liable to a firefighter injured while responding to that fire

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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PC 29900 stated that persons previously convicted of certain ______________ crimes, cannot possess a firearm for ______

a. Violent/10 years b. Heinous/10 years c. Misdemeanor involving firearms/10 years d. Pecuniary/10 years

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