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Janice has bipolar disorder and refuses to take medication to control her manic episodes. She was arrested last night for disturbing the peace and assault. When she is brought into custody, it is apparent that she is experiencing a manic episode. She appears psychotic, and after a psychological evaluation, a psychologist files a report with the court indicating that Janice is not competent to stand trial. What will likely happen to Janice now?
 
  a. She will be given medication, and once her manic episode has been controlled, she will be released with no further court involvement.
  b. She will be confined in a prison hospital until she is deemed competent to stand trial.
 c. She will be represented during court proceedings by her legal guardian.
 d. She will be sent to a public psychiatric hospital until she is deemed competent to stand trial.

Question 2

After a defendant screams at his attorney while in court for the fifth time, the judge says, It seems likely that your client either does not know what is going on in these proceedings or cannot rationally consult with you. The judge is questioning the ____.
 
  a. attorney's desire to use civil commitment
  b. client's temporary state of mind
 c. attorney's privileged communication
 d. client's competency to stand trial



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Shshxj

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d




FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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