Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement Regarding Public

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding public perception of the insanity defense?

• A)The public underestimates how often the insanity defense is used in criminal cases.
• B)The public overestimates how often the insanity defense is successfully used.
• C)The public overestimates the length of hospitalization of those who are found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI).
• D)The public underestimates how often people judged NGRI are set free.

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