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State v. Arthur

Citations

  • 160 N.W.2d 470
  • 1968 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 908

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  • “We are not convinced that the M’Naghten [rjule ... is unworkable in Iowa, nor are we convinced that alternatives to M’Naghten are better solutions.”
  • “The law presumes all men sane until the contrary is established by competent evidence to the satisfaction of the jury.”
  • expert testified that “defendant knew the difference between right and wrong”

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Judges: Snell, Becker, Legrand

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