The Most Significant Distinction Between Insanity and Automatism Are as Follows

Multiple Choice

The most significant distinction between insanity and automatism are as follows (there may be more than one correct answer) :

A) Insanity means involuntary action due to an internal cause whilst automatism means involuntary action due to an external cause.
B) Insanity is permanent whereas automatism is temporary.
C) Insanity is madness whereas automatism is a case of involuntary action.
D) The burden of proof is on D to prove insanity whereas there is no burden of proof on D to prove automatism. The former leads to NGRI whereas the latter leads to an acquittal.