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Which defense contends that the defendant should be found not guilty because his or her state of mind negates criminal responsibility? A. Entrapment B. Insanity C. Consent D. Compulsion

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The answer is B

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B. Insanity

Step-by-step explanation:

Insanity defense occurs when a criminal matter asserts the defense. However, a defendant criminal must be reliable for the other because of their insanity nature while alleged to do so. However, the meaning of insanity may vary based on the jurisdiction responsible for handling the matter in question. Thus many Juris require that the defendant to be proved that they were not able to reason straight while committing the offense and found guilty and insanity.

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