9A.12 - Insanity.

9A.12.010 - Insanity.

To establish the defense of insanity, it must be shown that:

  1. At the time of the commission of the offense, as a result of mental disease or defect, the mind of the actor was affected to such an extent that:

    1. He or she was unable to perceive the nature and quality of the act with which he or she is charged; or

    2. He or she was unable to tell right from wrong with reference to the particular act charged.

  2. The defense of insanity must be established by a preponderance of the evidence.

[ 2011 c 336 § 353; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.12.010; ]

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