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In contrast to the NGRI verdict, the GBMI verdict usually specifies all of the following EXCEPT that
 
  a. the accused be given a prison sentence just as if there were no mental illness present.
 b. the accused may be either hospitalized or imprisoned, as determined by legal authorities.
 c. the accused may be either hospitalized or imprisoned, as determined by medical authorities.
 d. if the person recovers from the mental illness before the sentence has passed, he or she can be confined to prison for the maximum length of the term.

Question 2

In an attempt to replace the insanity plea, some states now use the guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) verdict, in which mentally ill criminals are usually
 
  a. treated for their mental illnesses.
  b. punished for committing crimes.
  c. both a and b
 d. neither a nor b



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gcook

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c




09madisonrousseau09

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM


patma1981

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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