Which of the following would constitute legal insanity?
A)weakness of intellect
B)emotional problems
C)slight delusions
D)mental retardation

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Mental retardation, or intellectual disability, is a severe cognitive impairment that can meet the legal definition of insanity. The person with an intellectual disability may lack the ability to understand the nature and wrongfulness of their actions, and therefore, may not be held responsible for their criminal behavior. Weakness of intellect, emotional problems, and slight delusions do not necessarily meet the legal criteria for insanity.

Which of the Following Would Constitute Legal Insanity