Which of the Following Is True About the Insanity Defense

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the insanity defense?

• A)Many criminals escape punishment using the insanity defense.
• B)Criminals never use the insanity defense.
• C)The insanity defense is rarely used by criminals.
• D)The American criminal system has banned the use of the insanity defense.

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