The most common, and perhaps the most serious, objection to the insanity plea is that:

A) dangerous people go free.
B) people get jail rather than treatment.
C) it shortens the time that a guilty person must serve.
D) it prevents the punishment of people with mental disorders.

Insanity Plea

A legal defense by which a defendant argues that they should not be held criminally responsible for their actions due to mental illness.

Dangerous People

Individuals who pose a risk of harm to others or to society, often due to violent or aggressive behavior.

Moral Responsibility

The obligation to act rightly or to account for one's actions, based on ethical or moral principles.