Pleas such as "culpable and mentally disabled," "mentally disabled, but neither culpable nor innocent," and "guilty, but mentally ill" allows ____.
A) jurors to reach a decision that convicts individuals for their crimes, holds them responsible for their acts, and ensures that they are given treatment for their mental illness
B) a judgment that a defendant has a factual and rational understanding of the proceeding and can rationally consult with counsel about his/her defense
C) different states and municipalities use different tests of insanity with varying outcomes
D) mental health professionals to come to a conclusion on what constitutes mental illness
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