At What Stage of Criminal Proceedings May the Issue of Competence

question 21

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) before and during trial when the defendant needs to instruct his lawyer
• C) at the sentencing phase of a trial
• D) at any of the stages mentioned above

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Definitions:

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Food, Conservation, And Energy Act

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