Insanity is a legal status indicating that ____________?
Correct answer: B. a person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness
- A. a defendant is unable to understand the nature and purpose of legal proceedings
- B. a person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness
- C. a person has a chronic mental illness that is not responsive to treatment
- D. an individual is dangerous to themselves or to others
Explanation
Insanity is a legal, not purely clinical, judgment that mental illness prevented a defendant from being legally responsible for the act. It is distinct from simply having a chronic illness or being dangerous.
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