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lindiwe

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Competency to stand trial focuses on the defendant's condition at the time of:
 
  A) the offense.
  B) sentencing.
  C) the trial.
  D) his or her arrest.

Question 2

To be considered ________, the defendant must be able to consult with his or her lawyer with a reasonable degree of understanding and understand the proceedings against him or her.
 
  A) legally sane
  B) of normal intelligence
  C) competent to stand trial
  D) mentally healthy



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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