Which of the Following Is One of the Criteria Used

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the criteria used to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial?

• A)Did the defendant understand what he or she was doing at the time the crime was committed?
• B)Does the defendant have a factual understanding of the proceedings?
• C)Did the defendant determine if he or she was a danger to others?
• D)Did the defendant exercise his or her right to refuse treatment?

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