Question 1

Juveniles placed in adult court can be returned to juvenile court in a procedure called reverse transfer.

Accepted Answer

Juveniles placed in adult court can be returned to juvenile court through a reverse transfer process, which allows the case to be reviewed and potentially transferred back to juvenile court if it is deemed appropriate.

Question 2

Using different rules for insanity leads to major differences in verdicts.

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Question 3

Sometimes when the jury renders a verdict of "not guilty by reason of insanity," the defendant spends more time in a mental hospital than he or she would have spent in prison if found "guilty."

Accepted Answer

This is true in some cases, as individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity may be required to stay in a mental health facility until they are considered no longer a risk to society, which could be longer than a prison sentence for the same crime.

Question 4

Most states use the age of 14 or 15 as the age at which an adolescent is eligible for prosecution in the adult system.

Accepted Answer

Most states use 14 or 15 as the lower age limit for prosecution in the adult criminal justice system. However, some states have lower age limits, while others don't have a lower limit at all.

Question 5

The U.S.Supreme Court, in Eddings v.Oklahoma (1982), has ruled that a trial court must consider any information that argues against a death sentence.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court did rule in Eddings v. Oklahoma (1982) that a trial court must consider any information that argues against a death sentence.

Question 6

The insanity defense is only used for murder or attempted murder charges.

Accepted Answer

The insanity defense can be used for a variety of criminal charges, not just murder or attempted murder. However, it is typically only used in cases where the defendant's mental state is relevant to the crime committed.

Question 7

Opposing attorneys often stipulate to clinicians' findings regarding competency.

Accepted Answer

Opposing attorneys may agree to stipulate to the findings of a clinician regarding a client's competency rather than disputing them in court.

Question 8

Most courts follow the decision of Frendak v.United States (1979) which allows a defendant to reject pleading insanity if he or she understands the alternative pleas available and the consequences of those pleas.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Frendak v. United States (1979) held that defendants have the right to reject pleading insanity if they understand the alternative pleas available and the consequences of those pleas.

Question 9

Insanity is a psychological concept.

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Question 10

Researchers have found that most NGRI defendants tend to have a higher socioeconomic status than those who don't.

Accepted Answer

Research generally indicates that defendants found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) often have lower socioeconomic status, not higher.

Question 11

Research generally supports the idea of transferring juvenile offenders to adult court.

Accepted Answer

Research actually does not support the idea of transferring juvenile offenders to adult court, as it has been shown to increase the risk of reoffending and have harmful effects on the individual's development.

Question 12

Researchers in Wyoming found that those surveyed think that the insanity plea is used in almost half of all criminal cases.

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Question 13

The insanity defense is used primarily by wealthy people.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The insanity defense can be used by anyone, regardless of wealth. However, it is more commonly used in high-profile cases that receive media attention, which may give the perception that it is primarily used by wealthy people.

Question 14

The federal courts prohibit mental health experts from offering ultimate opinion testimony about a defendant's insanity.

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Quiz 10: Forensic Assessment in Juvenile and Criminal Cases