A Person Who Is Accused of a Crime Cannot Be

question 57

Multiple Choice

A person who is accused of a crime cannot be convicted if he or she is mentally unstable either at the time of the crime or at the time of the trial. This minimum standard of competence to stand trial is important to ensure that the person:

• A) knows whether he or she is guilty.
• B) may argue coherently on the witness stand.
• C) understands the charges and can work with his or her lawyer.
• D) can show the jury his or her state of mind at the time of the crime.

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