According to Canadian researchers Lymburne and Roesch (1999) , the insanity defence does not put the public at risk because:
A) It is often used by people who are not otherwise violent.
B) People who are acquitted because of insanity are still detained for long periods of time.
C) It allows for rehabilitation.
D) People who are found guilty because of insanity are sent to mental institutions
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