​Which of the Following Is Not One of the Popular

question 93

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following is not one of the popular myths regarding the insanity defense?

• A) ​The insanity defense is overused.
• B) ​The use of the insanity defense is limited to murder cases.
• C) ​There is no risk to the defendant who pleads insanity.
• D) ​Criminal defendants who plead insanity are usually insane.

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