Question

Which standard solely considers whether the accused is able to distinguish right from wrong?

a. the durham rule
b. the substantial capacity test
c. the m'naghten rule
d. the irresistible impulse test?

Answer 1

Answer: c)

Step-by-step explanation:

This rule is considering a test for criminal insanity and it is applied to describe a person who is accused to see if that person was sane and criminally responsible at the time that the crime is committed.

We can see the insanity defense in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Canada, New Zealand. The M'naghten rule is formed in the 1840s.