An example of mistaken public views on what happens with not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) defendants is a common idea that they get sentences than non-NGRI defendants. In reality, people who are deemed legally insane often spend time in custody than non-NGRI criminals convicted for similar crimes.

Lance, a hacker, stole 15,000 credit card numbers and sold them on the black mar-ket, making millions. police caught lance, and two legal actions followed, one civil and one criminal. who will be responsible for bringing the civil case? what will be the outcome if the jury believes that lance was responsible for identity thefts? who will be responsible for bringing the criminal case? what will be the outcome if the jury believes that lance stole the numbers?