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Example of Guilty but Mentally Ill

17 February, 2016 - 11:05

Review the example with Jolene in . In this example, Jolene has been diagnosed with paranoia, but shows an ability to control and understand the wrongfulness of her conduct, so she probably will not be successful with an irresistible impulse insanity defense. If Jolene is in a state that offers a guilty but mentally ill verdict, Jolene may be an appropriate candidate because she was mentally ill at the time she assaulted and battered her sorority sister. If Jolene is found guilty but mentally ill, she will be treated for her mental health simultaneously while serving any prison sentence.

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Figure 6.5 Effects (Circular Diagram) of Mental Competency Claims 
 
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Figure 6.6 Diagram of the Insanity Defense