At What Stage of Criminal Proceedings May the Issue of Competence

question 26

Multiple Choice

At what stage of criminal proceedings may the issue of competence be raised?

• A)while the defendant is being read her/his Miranda Rights
• B)prior to the preliminary hearing
• C)prior to the sentencing phase of a trial
• D)at many stages in the legal process

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