One Finding That Emerged from the Competence to Stand Trial

question 53

Multiple Choice

One finding that emerged from the competence to stand trial research described in the textbook was that:

• A) about 1/5 of 14- and 15-year-olds are not competent to stand trial.
• B) about 1/10 of 14- and 15-year-olds are not competent to stand trial.
• C) almost all youths are competent to stand trial.
• D) nearly 75% of youths under the age of 15 are competent to stand trial.

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