Multiple Choice
The Durham standard replaced the M'Naghten rule in 1954, to take into consideration:
A) whether the act was caused by the mental disease or defect of a person.
B) the presumption that defendants are sane at the time of their alleged crime.
C) whether the defendant knew the nature and quality of their actions.
D) the defendant's criminal history.
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