A man who had delusions and hallucinations that told him to kill his parents is found not guilty by reason of insanity because, at the time of the crime, he did not know right from wrong. This insanity verdict ____.

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The M'Naghten Rule is a legal standard for insanity that states a defendant is considered legally insane if, at the time of the crime, they were so deranged that they did not understand the nature and quality of their actions or, if they did, were unable to discern that what they were doing was wrong. This man's inability to know right from wrong due to his delusions and hallucinations aligns with the criteria set by the M'Naghten Rule.

A Man Who Had Delusions and Hallucinations That Told Him