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This storyIn a criminal insanity defense case, who bears the burden of proving the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime?
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The prosecution must prove the defendant was sane beyond a reasonable doubt
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The defense must prove insanity by a preponderance of the evidence
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The judge must independently determine mental state before trial
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The jury decides burden of proof on a case-by-case basis
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