The Jones v.United States case illustrated which problem with the insanity defense?
A) Mentally ill people may still be guilty of crimes.
B) People deemed to be insane may be treated for longer than they would have been imprisoned.
C) Committed patients have a right to refuse treatment.
D) People may be insane at the time of the crime but still competent to stand trial.
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