Author Question: Seth has been charged with first-degree murder, but there is some question as to whether he is ... (Read 28 times)

viki · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Seth has been charged with first-degree murder, but there is some question as to whether he is competent to stand trial. Which issue below was NOT among those identified by Greene and Heilbrun (2011) to be considered by clinicians determining competency?

a. Can he appreciate the nature of the charges against him?
b. Can he understand now that what he did was wrong?
c. Can he cooperate in a reasonable way with counsel?
d. Can he appreciate the proceedings of the court?

Question 2

The assessment of _____ focuses on present mental state.

a. insanity
b. competency to stand trial
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above