In some states where insanity is classified as an affirmative defense, the defendant bears the burden of proof of insanity, usually by ______________.

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In states where insanity is an affirmative defense, the defendant typically must prove insanity by a preponderance of the evidence, which means showing that it is more likely than not that they were insane at the time of the crime.

In Some States Where Insanity Is Classified as an Affirmative