Which of the Following Is True About the Verdict "Guilty

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the verdict "guilty but mentally ill"?

• A) Critics' argue that while it maintains the insanity defense, the defendant does not get the treatment he or she needs to become a fully functioning member of society.
• B) Proponents argue that it recognizes defendants' mental illness while still holding them responsible for their actions.
• C) This verdict ensures that defendants be held accountable for their actions, but also get treated for their mental illness.
• D) It is left to state authorities to determine whether the defendant goes to jail or to a mental institution, but in either case the defendant is required to receive therapy.

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