Your Textbook Presents the Case of John Hinckley,who,in 1981,tried to Kill

question 29

Multiple Choice

Your textbook presents the case of John Hinckley,who,in 1981,tried to kill Ronald Reagan,the President of the United States.Hinckley had a history of odd behavior and was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity.As a result,

• A)Hinckley was released.
• B)federal laws regarding the burden of proof and the definition of insanity were changed.
• C)Hinckley was released but required to have a secret service agent with him at all times.
• D)Hinckley was confined to a mental hospital with no chance of release.

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