After Reviewing Trials That Used the Insanity Defense, UCLA Psychiatrists

question 17

Multiple Choice

After reviewing trials that used the insanity defense, UCLA psychiatrists Winslade and Ross offered the opinion that

• A)the insanity defense is a needed alternative for defendants with mental problems.
• B)the use of the insanity defense leads to injustice.
• C)the employment of the insanity defense makes lawyers wealthy.
• D)the insanity defense should only be allowed in serious crimes (e.g., murder).

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