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In what percentage of felony cases do you think defendants plead not guilty by reason of insanity?:
1%
10%
25%
40%

In what percentage of felony cases do you think defendants who plead not guilty by reason of insanity were acquitted?:
1/4%
10%
25%
50%

What percentage of US prisoners are mentally ill?:
5%
11%
16%
25%


     

 

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