The Legal Term for a Defendant's Ability to Understand the Charges

question 60

Multiple Choice

The legal term for a defendant's ability to understand the charges against him or her and participate in a defense in court is ________.

• A) insanity
• B) abnormality
• C) competency
• D) mental illness

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Definitions:

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