A Defendant Who Is Unable to Understand the Charges and Proceedings

question 109

Multiple Choice

A defendant who is unable to understand the charges and proceedings brought against him or her in a criminal action is said to be ______.

• A) incoherent
• B) incompetent to stand trial
• C) guilty but mentally ill
• D) not guilty by reason of insanity

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