Ceasar is considering an insanity defense, and as his attorney, it is your duty to advise him on this course of action. What is your best advice?
A) "An insanity defense, while a long shot, may reduce how much time you spend in the custody."
B) "An insanity defense is easy to prove, and may reduce or eliminate how much time you spend in custody."
C) "As a rule, defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity spend as much if not more time in custody than those who are convicted."
D) "An insanity defense is just too difficult to prove, and we should focus on competency, instead."
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