Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About the Insanity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about the insanity defense?

• A) Insanity requires the presence of a mental illness.
• B) A finding of insanity removes legal responsibility from the defendant.
• C) In order to be found insane, a person does not need to be accused of a crime.
• D) An insanity defense evaluation focuses on the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime.

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