Which of the following is not one of the popular myths regarding the insanity defense?
a. The insanity defense is overused
b. The use of the insanity defense is limited to murder cases.
c. There is no risk to the defendant who pleads insanity.
d. Criminal defendants who plead insanity are usually insane.
d
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a. 17% b. 42% c. 68% d. 95%
The Auburn system of prisons:
A) segregates prisoners based upon the length of their sentence. B) segregates prisoners based upon the nature of their crimes and sentences. C) segregates prisoners based upon criminal conduct and behavior while in custody. D) segregates prisoners based upon length of sentence, nature of the crime, and behavior while in custody.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false