The insanity defense:

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The insanity defense only requires that the person be judged insane at the time of committing the illegal act. This means that if the person was experiencing a mental illness or defect that prevented them from understanding the nature of their actions or the consequences of their actions at the time of the offense, they may be considered not guilty by reason of insanity. The insanity defense does not necessarily apply to individuals who are chronically insane or those who have a mental illness in general.

The Insanity Defense