A pathological impulse or drive that the person could not control compelled that person to commit a criminal act.This type of crime would be addressed by the

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The term "irresistible impulse" refers to a situation where a person has a condition or disorder that causes them to commit a criminal act without being able to resist the impulse to do so. The Irresistible Impulse Rule is a legal doctrine that allows these individuals to use a mental illness defense in court, which may result in a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

A Pathological Impulse or Drive That the Person Could Not