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Definition: Florida uses the M'Naghten standard: the defendant did not know what they were doing or did not know it was wrong due to a mental disease or defect. The defense bears the burden of proving insanity by clear and convincing evidence.
Category: Defenses · Statute: F.S. 775.027 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Insanity Defense (Detailed) in Florida
Florida uses the M'Naghten standard: the defendant did not know what they were doing or did not know it was wrong due to a mental disease or defect. The defense bears the burden of proving insanity by clear and convincing evidence.
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