Multiple Choice
Some people argue that the competency to waive an attorney should have a _____ the competency to stand trial. The Supreme Court seemed to support this view in the case of Indiana v. Edwards (2008) by holding that mentally ill defendants should meet a standard of competence _____ Dusky to prevent mentally ill people from waiving an attorney and defending themselves.
A) higher standard than; higher than
B) higher standard than; similar to
C) lower standard than; similar to
D) standard as high as; higher than
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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