A defense based on the claim that the defendant was not sane at the time of the act is referred to as a ____________.

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The defense based on the claim that the defendant was not sane at the time of the act is commonly known as an insanity defense or a defense related to mental illness. This defense argues that the defendant did not have the mental capacity to understand that the act was wrong or could not control their behavior at the time of the crime.

A Defense Based on the Claim That the Defendant Was