A man beat another man nearly to death. In court the assailant claimed that he was forced to do what he did. He just exploded and was not in control of himself. Under which insanity standard might he be found not guilty by reason of insanity?

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The irresistible impulse test allows for a defendant to be found not guilty by reason of insanity if they demonstrate that they were unable to control their actions or conform their conduct to the law, even if they knew what they were doing was wrong. This fits the scenario where the assailant claimed he "just exploded" and was not in control of himself.

A Man Beat Another Man Nearly to Death