A successful insanity defense:
A) results in the defendant's being back on the streets within a much shorter time than if the defendant were convicted and sent to prison.
B) is used in about ten percent of all criminal cases.
C) is a favorite outcome for juries since they ordinarily dislike convicting felons and sending them to prison.
D) results in a "not guilty" verdict, even if the prosecution proves the defendant committed the criminal act.

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A successful insanity defense results in a "not guilty" verdict, even if the prosecution proves the defendant committed the criminal act. It does not necessarily result in the defendant being back on the streets within a shorter time, is not used in about ten percent of all criminal cases, and is not necessarily a favorite outcome for juries.

A Successful Insanity Defense