Why Should Defense Lawyers Be Cautious About Using the Insanity

question 89

Multiple Choice

Why should defense lawyers be cautious about using the insanity defense?

• A)It rarely works.
• B)Most defendants feign mental illness in order to escape punishment.
• C)Hospitalization is not an appropriate consequence for those who have committed violent crimes.
• D)No reason - it frequently is successful.

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Direct Materials

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Direct Labor

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