Insanity is a legal determination not a psychological one.

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Insanity is a legal term that refers to a person's ability to understand the nature and consequences of their actions and to distinguish right from wrong at the time the crime was committed. This determination is made by a court of law, not by a psychological evaluation. The evaluation of a person's mental state may be taken into consideration, but the final determination of insanity as a legal defense is a decision made by the court.

Insanity Is a Legal Determination Not a Psychological One