This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What is one of the criteria used to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial? a. Did the ... (Read 72 times)

audie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
What is one of the criteria used to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial?
 
  a. Did the defendant understand what he or she was doing at the time the crime was committed?
  b. Does the defendant have a factual understanding of the proceedings?
 c. Did the defendant determine if he or she was a danger to others?
 d. Did the defendant exercise his or her right to refuse treatment?

Question 2

Mental state at the time of a crime is to ____ as mental state at the time before and during the trial is to ____.
 
  a. competency to stand trial; civil commitment
  b. dangerousness; civil commitment
 c. insanity; dangerousness
 d. insanity; competency to stand trial



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dajones82

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d




audie

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


meganmoser117

  • Member
  • Posts: 303
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library