Multiple Choice
Most of what people believe about the insanity defense is mistaken. For example, the proportion of felony cases where the defendant uses the insanity defense is less than _____; and when the insanity defense is used, it is successful in about ____ of those cases.
A) 1%; 5%
B) 1%; 25%
C) 10%; 25%
D) 10%; 50%
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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