Patrick was found guilty of murdering his wife. Psychiatrists testified that Patrick had paranoid schizophrenia and that his delusions led directly to the criminal act.
If his state allows the guilty but mentally ill verdict, what sentence would Patrick likely receive?
a) Psychiatric commitment until a psychiatrist determines that he is cured of his mental illness.
b) Psychiatric commitment until a psychiatrist determines that he is no longer dangerous.
c) A criminal sentence but with psychiatric care provided during the incarceration.
d) The same criminal sentence as a non-mentally ill person convicted of murder.
Question 2
What is the rationale for laws that provide for legal verdicts of guilty but mentally ill?
a) to prevent the truly insane from being treated as criminals.
b) to provide treatment options for convicted criminals while still holding them responsible for their actions.
c) to deal with mentally ill vagrants.
d) to permit consideration of whether the accused could appreciate the wrongfulness of his or her actions.
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