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dollx

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding mental health and the law?
 
  a. A person can be found incompetent to stand trial and still be convicted of the crime.
 b. A person can be found NGRI but competent to stand trial.
 c. A person who is found NGRI is never competent to stand trial until he/she has received adequate treatment.
  d. A person found incompetent to stand trial is placed in a mental hospital for an indefinite period of time.

Question 2

According to the Supreme Court, people are assessed as being competent to stand trial if they can
 
  a. assist in their own defense.
 b. understand the charges against them.
 c. Demonstrate familiarity with criminal law
  d. both a and b


bd5255

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d


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