Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Was Changed to Not

question 61

Multiple Choice

Not guilty by reason of insanity was changed to not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder to reflect the fact that ________.

• A)a person can be insane and guilty at the same time
• B)a person cannot be guilty and insane at the same time
• C)a person can be aware of his or her actions yet not be held criminally responsible
• D)a person can be guilty of a crime but not be held criminally responsible

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