Lorna Was Diagnosed with a Mental Illness Several Years Ago

question 62

Multiple Choice

Lorna was diagnosed with a mental illness several years ago.She was recently convicted of murdering someone she knew.She was sent to prison,but she was also given treatment while in prison.She probably lives in a state that has a:

• A) guilty but mentally ill option.
• B) guilty with diminished capacity option.
• C) not guilty by reason of insanity option.
• D) guilty by reason of insanity option.

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