Currently,legal standards for NGRI vary from state to state,but they all require that _____ is present and operating at the time of the offense.

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The legal standards for NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity) require that a mental disease or defect is present and operating at the time of the offense. While some states may have additional criteria, this is a fundamental requirement for the defense of NGRI. Schizophrenia, mental retardation, and intoxication may all contribute to a mental disease or defect, but they do not guarantee an NGRI defense.

Currently,legal Standards for NGRI Vary from State to State,but They