What definition of insanity is currently used in about half of the US?
A)M'Naghten
B)Durham
C)Irresistible impulse standard
D)Most states have abolished the insanity defense

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The M'Naghten rule is the standard for insanity used in about half of the United States. It focuses on whether the defendant was able to understand the nature of the act they were committing or distinguish right from wrong at the time of the offense.

What Definition of Insanity Is Currently Used in About Half