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Definition: A defense claiming the defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime and therefore not criminally responsible. Florida uses the M'Naghten standard: the defendant must prove they did not know what they were doing or did not know it was wrong.
Category: Defenses · Statute: F.S. 775.027 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Insanity Defense in Florida
A defense claiming the defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime and therefore not criminally responsible. Florida uses the M'Naghten standard: the defendant must prove they did not know what they were doing or did not know it was wrong.
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