The ________ defense is successfully used when the defendant "lacks substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law."

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The insanity defense is used when a defendant is unable to understand the wrongfulness of their actions or conform their behavior to the law due to a mental disorder.

The ________ Defense Is Successfully Used When the Defendant "Lacks