In most GBMI jurisdictions, which of the finding is not required for the jury to return a finding of “guilty but mentally ill?”

a. Every statutory element necessary for a conviction has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt
b. The defendant was not found to have been legally insane at the time the crime was committed
c. The defendant is found to have been mentally ill at the time the crime was committed
d. The defendant is found to have exhibited psychopathic tendencies prior to the crime


Answer: d

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