Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Mental Disorder, Verdict
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Later at the trial for the charges, swain"s wife testified that swain was "fighting the air" and talking about spirits. Involuntary action not stemming from disease of the mind. Proving mental disorder: insanity: presumed sane, person raising (usually accused) has to prove on a b of p, automatism: presumed mind is directing the body, accused has to prove b of p. starting point is. Automatism works as a defence and results in an absolute acquittal. She did not want him to see them and as a result of her reticence he was only able to visit with them for 15 minutes. He pulled the car over and put his head down. He testified that he blacked out and felt a "woosh" go through his body. When he came to he had stabbed her 47 times with a hunting knife that he kept in the car.
