Multiple Choice
Simon has been diagnosed with schizophrenia,paranoid type.He is accused of murder,and his lawyers have suggested that he is not competent to stand trial.He is then administered Haldol,and his symptoms remit significantly,and he stops experiencing paranoid ideas and delusions.What is likely to happen next?
A) He would continue to be considered incompetent to stand trial as the medication produced the effects.
B) He would not be tried in court.
C) His lawyers would have to reconsider their insanity defense.
D) He would be considered competent to stand trial.
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