In situations in which people who committed crimes are unable to appreciate that what they did was wrong because they have a severe intellectual disability, such as Down syndrome or brain damage, these people may be found
a. guilty but impaired.
b. not guilty by reason of insanity.
c. not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility.
d. guilty under exceptional circumstances.
C
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