Why is guilty but mentally ill a controversial verdict? What does this verdict often mean for defendants?
What will be an ideal response?
Guilty but mentally ill allows judges and jurors a middle ground, supposedly reconciling their belief that the defendant “did it” with their belief that he or she “needs help.” It makes little difference in the life of the person who obtains this verdict, however. Defendants found guilty but mentally ill are still sent to prison and—on the whole—are no more likely to receive specialized treatment for their disorder than other imprisoned offenders.
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