The plea "not guilty by reason of insanity" is successful in approximately ________ felony cases in the United States.

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This plea is successful in only about 0.25% of felony cases in the United States, which translates to 1 out of 400 cases. This is because the legal definition of insanity is very strict and difficult to prove, requiring the defendant to demonstrate that they were unable to distinguish between right and wrong at the time of the crime. The burden of proof falls on the defendant, and the odds of successfully proving insanity are very low.

The Plea "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity" Is Successful