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- Paulie.
- Hey, listen to this, Parn.
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Never mind that.
Just find...
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People v, Durfee, 62,
Michigan, 486, Year 1 886.
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That's it. I have it right here
in the A.L.R. Listen.
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""The right and wrong test,
though deemed unscientific...
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is adhered to by most states but--""
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Now listen to this ""but""--
""but the fact that one accused...
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of committing a crime
may have been able to comprehend...
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the nature and the consequences
of this act...
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and to know that it was wrong.
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- Nevertheless--''
- Sweet enduring word "" Nevertheless.""
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"" Nevertheless, if he was forced
to its execution...
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by an impulse-- by an impulse
which he was powerless to control...
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he will be excused from punishment.''
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The Michigan Supreme Court
did accept irresistible impulse.
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This is precedent.
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Boy, I think we've got
a hold of something here.
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Good old Durfee, 1 886.
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How about that?
Give me a pad.
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This strawberry soda is beginning
to taste like real bourbon whisky.
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Well, don't get drunk yet.
We've got to convince a jury...
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that our client was
irresistibly impulsed.
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Remember that.
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Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,
before we proceed further...
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it will be necessary for me
to examine you on your qualifications...
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to sit as jurors.
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Will you please remember
that you are under oath?
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Are all of you citizens?
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Will you please
raise your hand if you are not?
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Are there any justices of the peace
or law enforcement officers among you?
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No.