Competence to Stand Trial Is Most Likely to Be Compromised

question 44

Multiple Choice

Competence to stand trial is most likely to be compromised if the accused:

• A) has been hospitalized several years prior.
• B) is in a severe psychotic state.
• C) suffers from a learning disability.
• D) does not know English well.

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