Tiffany has been charged with the attempted murder of her sister. She claims that, at the time of the offence, she was in a dissociative state and was not aware of her actions. She denies ever intending to commit the crime. What form of defence is Tiffany asserting?

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Automatism refers to actions taken without conscious control or awareness, often cited in legal defenses when an individual claims they were not aware of their actions at the time of the offense. Tiffany's claim of being in a dissociative state and not aware of her actions aligns with the definition of automatism.

Tiffany Has Been Charged with the Attempted Murder of Her