Larry's spouse Cindy was killed while sleeping in her home in Toronto.When charged with Cindy's murder,Larry was able to use which of the following excuses due to his tendency to sleepwalk?

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Automatism refers to a state of unconsciousness in which an individual may engage in activities without being aware of what they are doing. Sleepwalking is a type of automatism and may be used as a defence in a murder trial if the accused can prove that they were sleepwalking at the time the crime was committed. In Larry's case, if he can prove that he was sleepwalking when Cindy was killed, he may be able to use the defence of automatism.

Larry's Spouse Cindy Was Killed While Sleeping in Her Home