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JMatthes

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The Jones v. United States case illustrated which problem with the insanity defense?
 
  a) Mentally ill people may still be guilty of crimes.
  b) People deemed to be insane may be treated for longer than they would have been imprisoned.
  c) Committed patients have a right to refuse treatment.
  d) People may be insane at the time of the crime but still competent to stand trial.

Question 2

The difference between insanity and competency is that insanity
 
  a) involves a person's state at the time of the crime.
  b) is a legal, not a mental health, category
  c) has less serious consequences.
  d) criteria are more clear-cut.


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pangili4

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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