More than 80 percent of people acquitted of their crimes by reason of insanity qualify for a diagnosis of:

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More than 80 percent of people acquitted of their crimes by reason of insanity are diagnosed with schizophrenia or other forms of psychosis. These conditions significantly impair an individual's perception of reality, which can affect their understanding of the nature or wrongness of their actions, leading to the insanity defense.

More Than 80 Percent of People Acquitted of Their Crimes