Describe three problems with the insanity defence

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Patrick Mahoney has been happily married to his wife, Cora, for the last five years. One evening, as the pair were about to head to bed, Patrick suddenly lunged at Cora striking her seven times around the head with a heavy crystal vase, causing her death. When questioned by police Patrick explained that he had no recollection of the events of that evening and that he could not explain why he had attacked Cora. Medical tests later revealed that Patrick was in a hyperglycaemic state resulting from undiagnosed diabetes which caused him to become confused at the time of the killing. Patrick has now been charged with Cora's murder. I am planning to meet with Patrick next week. Before then I would like you to feedback to me with the following information:

Question Describe three problems with the insanity defence.

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