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melly21297

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Which of the following statements about the insanity defense is TRUE?
 
  a. A large number of criminals escape punishment using the insanity defense.
  b. Every state in the United States has an option for defendants to claim insanity.
  c. The insanity defense is rarely used by defendants.
  d. The American criminal system has banned the use of the insanity defense.
  e. Defendants who claim insanity must be incarcerated in prisons rather than mental hospitals.

Question 2

Motive is an essential element of most criminal offenses.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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cadimas

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

FALSE




melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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