What Is the Distinction Between Insanity and Competency to Stand

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is the distinction between insanity and competency to stand trial?

• A)Insanity is more serious than incompetency.
• B)Competency,but not insanity,concerns persons accused of a crime.
• C)Someone found competent to stand trial cannot also be found insane.
• D)Insanity and competency concern different points in time during which the person's mental state is being questioned.

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