Your textbook presents the case of John Hinckley,who,in 1981,tried to kill Ronald Reagan,the President of the United States.Hinckley had a history of odd behavior and was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity.As a result,
A) Hinckley was released.
B) federal laws regarding the burden of proof and the definition of insanity were changed.
C) Hinckley was released but required to have a secret service agent with him at all times.
D) Hinckley was confined to a mental hospital with no chance of release.
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