An attorney says, "My client has a mental disorder that made it impossible, at the time of the crime, to have intended to do harm. Because of this, he is not legally responsible for his actions." The attorney is arguing for

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The attorney is arguing for an insanity defense, which claims that the client was not responsible for their actions due to a mental disorder affecting their ability to understand or intend the consequences of their actions at the time of the crime.

An Attorney Says, "My Client Has a Mental Disorder That