Allows the court to render a "middle-ground" verdict in the case of allegedly mentally disordered defendants. The goal is to hold the defendant blameworthy but recognize the presence of a mental disorder.
Answer: Guilty but Mentally Ill
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A. Antabuse B. Valtrex C. Methadone D. Cymbalta
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a. Sam is not responsible for what Sally does b. Criminal negligent homicide- 3rd degree c. Abuse of a controlled substance- State jail d. Sam's punishment will be one degree higher