A Psychologist Is Hired by the Defense in a Case

question 72

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is hired by the defense in a case involving the issue of not guilty by reason of insanity.Based on changes resulting from the Hinckley case and the Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984,it is likely that the thrust of the psychologist's testimony would be in support of the defendant's

• A)inability to stand trial due to her mental illness.
• B)inability to appreciate the nature and quality or wrongfulness of her behavior due to her mental illness.
• C)right to treatment versus imprisonment due to her mental illness.
• D)inability to discuss the nature of her offense with her attorney due to her mental illness.

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