One morning, Rashaad arrives at work feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the driveway. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, and shoots and kills his wife and friend.
Rashaad states that he was not in the proper state of mind when the murders were committed. Which excuse defense is he most likely to use?

Question

One morning, Rashaad arrives at work feeling under the weather.  By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home.  Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the driveway.  Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife.  As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position.  In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, and shoots and kills his wife and friend.
Rashaad states that he was not in the proper state of mind when the murders were committed.  Which excuse defense is he most likely to use?

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Rashaad is likely to use the insanity defense, as he claims he was not in the proper state of mind when he committed the murders.

One Morning, Rashaad Arrives at Work Feeling Under the Weather