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Which of the Following Is True About the Verdict "Guilty

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Which of the following is true about the verdict "guilty but mentally ill"?


A) Critics argue that while it maintains the insanity defense, the defendant does not get the treatment he or she needs to become a fully functioning member of society.
B) Proponents argue that it recognizes defendants' mental illness while still holding them responsible for their actions.
C) This verdict does not ensure that defendants be held accountable for their actions or get treated for their mental illness.
D) It is left to state authorities to determine whether the defendant goes to jail or to a mental institution, but in either case the defendant is required to receive therapy.

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