CASE 4.2
Adam is a 16-year-old who has a history of strange behavior. He is now being homeschooled by his mother because he has a difficult time relating to his peers. His psychologist has diagnosed him with bipolar disorder. One afternoon, Adam goes to the high school that he once attended. He brings his father's revolver and attempts to shoot a few of his former classmates and a teacher. He misses all of his targets and flees the school. He is later apprehended in his home when the principal is able to identify him through the school's video surveillance.
-In the jurisdiction where Adam is being charged with attempted murder, they use the Irresistible Impulse test in determining insanity. What are the requirements of the Irresistible Impulse test
A) The defendant could not tell "right from wrong."
B) The defendant did know that his actions were illegal, but because of a mental impairment, he couldn't control his behavior.
C) The unlawful act was the product of mental illness.
D) There is a lack of substantial capacity to control one's behavior.
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