The M'Naghten rule states that a person did not intend to commit the illegal act and cannot be held responsible for the act.

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The M'Naghten rule, also known as the "right-wrong" test, is a legal standard used to determine criminal responsibility in cases of insanity. It states that a person is not guilty of a crime if, at the time of the act, they either did not understand the nature and quality of their actions or did not know that what they were doing was wrong. However, it does not state that the person did not intend to commit the illegal act.

The M'Naghten Rule States That a Person Did Not Intend