In Which of the Following Ways Can Insanity on the Part

question 39

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways can insanity on the part of a criminal defendant affect a criminal trial?

• A) The trial may be delayed until the defendant regains sanity.
• B) A defendant who becomes insane before sentencing can be sentenced.
• C) Insanity at the time of the criminal act will not absolve the defendant of criminal liability.
• D) The court will be forced to dismiss the case.

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