Mary Ellen is being tried for aggravated assault against her husband, who has psychologically abused her for years.Mary Ellen's lawyers have entered a plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity." To win their case, Mary Ellen's lawyers must show that Mary Ellen:

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The plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity" argues that Mary Ellen was unable to appreciate the fact her actions were legally or morally wrong at the time of the assault. This implies that Mary Ellen was suffering from a serious psychological disorder at the time of the assault, which affected her ability to understand the consequences of her actions. Justification for her actions or proof that she did not commit the assault does not justify the plea of insanity. Similarly, the fact that Mary Ellen currently has a psychological disorder does not prove that she was insane at the time of the assault.

Mary Ellen Is Being Tried for Aggravated Assault Against Her