Multiple Choice
Regarding defendants judged to be incompetent to stand trial, which of the following is FALSE?
A) They tend to be charged with more serious crimes.
B) They have a history of drug abuse.
C) They show symptoms of current mental illness.
D) They have a history of mental health treatment.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q9: According to the information presented in Chapter
Q10: To commit someone to a mental institution
Q11: Competency to stand trial is _ proven
Q12: Bona fide doubt may also be referred
Q13: Competency to stand trial (CST) refers to
Q15: Following Jackson v. Indiana (1972), it is
Q16: Jared Loughner was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which
Q17: Adjudicative competence is a legal concept that
Q18: An evaluation of competency can be requested
Q19: Competency to stand trial (CST), according to