Which of the following allows a defendant to be found not guilty by reason of insanity if he or she did not understand the nature of the act?
A) The irresistible impulse act.
B) The involuntary act.
C) The substantial capacity test.
D) The M'Naghten test.
E) The necessity defense.

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The M'Naghten test allows a defendant to be found not guilty by reason of insanity if they did not understand the nature of the act they were committing, focusing on their ability to know right from wrong at the time of the offense.

Which of the Following Allows a Defendant to Be Found