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The court will find a defendant ________ if as a result of a mental illness, defect or disability, a defendant is unable to understand the nature and object of the proceeding against him or her or to assist in the preparation of his or her own defense.
 
  A) incompetent to stand trial
  B) legally insane
  C) not guilty by reason of insanity
  D) guilty but mentally ill

Question 2

Bob is arrested for robbery. While waiting for his trial, he falls mentally ill and is found incompetent to stand trial. After six months of treatment for his illness, he recovers. Bob:
 
  A) is considered guilty but mentally ill.
  B) can now be tried for robbery
  C) is considered legally insane.
  D) is not guilty by reason of insanity.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 17, 2018
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