Which of the following statements regarding modern court rulings related to the insanity defense is true?
A. The M'Naghten rule states that individuals cannot be guilty if they are unable to discern right from wrong.
B. Durham v. United States established the idea that people could not be held responsible if they were compelled to commit a crime due to uncontrollable urges.
C. The M'Naghten rule resulted in juries being required to determine if mental conditions were causally connected to the criminal act.
D. Durham v. United States established that individuals cannot be guilty if they are unable to discern right from wrong.
Answer: A
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