The Burden of Proof in an Insanity Case Is Usually

question 28

Multiple Choice

The burden of proof in an insanity case is usually:

• A) on the defense attorneys to prove the defendant is insane.
• B) on the prosecution attorneys to prove the defendant is sane.
• C) on the defense for federal cases and on the prosecution for most state cases.
• D) on the defense for most state cases and on the prosecution for federal cases.

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