In the Brawner Rule, the "caveat paragraph" intends to exclude _____ from using the insanity defense.
A) defendants under the influence of alcohol at the time of the offense
B) psychopaths
C) defendants under the influence of drugs at the time of the offense
D) defendants who refuse to undergo psychiatric evaluation
E) developmentally disabled

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The "caveat paragraph" in the Brawner Rule specifically aims to exclude psychopaths from using the insanity defense, as their condition is not considered a mental disease or defect that would impair their ability to understand the wrongfulness of their actions.

In the Brawner Rule, the "Caveat Paragraph" Intends to Exclude