A Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity verdict will result most of the time
A) in the defendant's immediate release because he or she is not guilty
B) in the defendant's incarceration in a mental hospital by civil commitment
C) in an acquitted defendant staying in prison a much shorter time than if convicted of a crime
D) when the defendant has been accused of a minor crime

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A Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity verdict typically results in the defendant being placed in a mental health facility for treatment, rather than being released or serving a shorter sentence. This is because the verdict acknowledges the defendant's mental illness as a significant factor in their criminal behavior, necessitating treatment over punishment.

A Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Verdict Will Result