Razumihin knows that Raskolnikov is insane considering he has been with him since his first day ill. During the trial, Razumihin testifies to the court in the least expected way, he begins to mention all the kind and charitable donations he has done while at his university. Razumihin has much more power in the trial since he knows Raskolnikov the most. He is aware of why Raskolnikov committed the murder and he can either mention all the good things Raskolnikov has done or simply list all the moments where his unstable mind breaks down. If Razumihin were to not be as kind and balanced as we know him as, he would have the potential to speak strategically and list all of Raskolnikov’s negatives and in his favor have him pay a longer prison
