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PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

If the competency of the defendant is in question:

A) the proceeding is stopped until the issue of competency is determined.
B) a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity is entered.
C) the defendant must be placed in a mental hospital.
D) the trial proceeds with the defense having the assistance of a psychiatrist.

Question 2

________ refers to the accuseds mental state at the time of the accused act.

A) Competency
B) Insanity
C) Aptitude
D) Capability