One widely used rule to determine whether an individual accused of a crime qualifies as insane is if the individual

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The test for insanity, known as the M'Naghten rule, requires that the individual did not understand the nature and quality of their actions, or did not know that their actions were wrong at the time of the crime. This is often referred to as the "right vs. wrong" test and is based on the individual's ability to distinguish between right and wrong. The other options may be factors in determining a person's mental state, but they do not solely determine insanity.

One Widely Used Rule to Determine Whether an Individual Accused