Which Defense Allows the Consideration of a Defendant's Mental Dysfunction

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which defense allows the consideration of a defendant's mental dysfunction as an extenuating circumstance that may lead to conviction of a lesser crime?

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

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