Karen is browsing around a public library.She has no library card nor does she have permission to borrow books, yet she leaves with several books under her arm.At Karen's trial for petit theft, she claims that she had an "irresistible impulse" to take the books.In a state that follows the M'Naghten Rule, Karen has a good defense of ______.

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The M'Naghten Rule focuses on whether the defendant knew right from wrong at the time of the crime. An "irresistible impulse" defense is not recognized under this rule, so Karen does not have a good defense of insanity.

Karen Is Browsing Around a Public Library