Andrea is being held in a psychiatric hospital after being found guilty of criminal behavior. She is in this facility instead of in jail because

A. she has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
B. she has been found unable to participate in legal proceedings against her.
C. either a or b
D. neither a nor b


Answer: C

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