can the McNaughten rule be used for a person who got drunk and killed someone.
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Apparently the McNaughten rule can't be used in a case of a person who was drunk.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M'Naghten_Rules
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The M'Naghten rule is a legal test used in some jurisdictions to determine a defendant's sanity at the time of a crime. It originated in England and was established after the trial of Daniel M'Naghten in 1843. The rule focuses on whether the defendant knew the nature and quality of the act they were committing or whether they knew what they were doing was wrong.
To answer your specific question, whether the M'Naghten rule can be applied to a person who got drunk and killed someone depends on the specific circumstances and the legal jurisdiction in question. In general, voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a criminal charge, as individuals are generally held responsible for their actions while drunk. However, some jurisdictions may allow for defenses such as diminished capacity or intoxication as a possible mitigating factor in certain cases.
To obtain more detailed and accurate information in your specific jurisdiction, it is strongly recommended to consult the relevant criminal statutes and case law, or to seek guidance from a legal professional such as an attorney or a public defender. They will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date and jurisdiction-specific information regarding the application of the M'Naghten rule or any other relevant legal concepts in cases involving intoxication and criminal charges.