Scott Rudy Finds Out That His Girlfriend Is Cheating on Him

question 10

Multiple Choice

Scott Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Scott goes over to his best friend's house and finds his girlfriend and his best friend in a compromising embrace. Scott  takes out his gun, and shoots and kills both of them. Scott is arrested and charged with two counts of murder. At his trial Scott claims he was insane at the time of the murder as his defense.

• A)Scott's ability to cooperate with his attorneys and the ability to understand the charges and proceedings against him is referred to as:
• B)competency to stand trial.
• C)incompetent to stand trial.
• D)competent to commit a crime.
• E)incompetent to commit a crime.

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