A defendant found guilty but mentally ill may still be given a sentence that could have been ordered for a conviction on the crime charged.

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A verdict of guilty but mentally ill means that the defendant is considered legally responsible for their actions and can be sentenced in the same manner as any other convicted individual, but it also acknowledges their mental illness and may lead to them receiving psychiatric treatment in addition to serving their sentence.

A Defendant Found Guilty but Mentally Ill May Still Be