The court will find a defendant ________ if as a result of a mental illness, defect or disability, a defendant is unable to understand the nature and object of the proceeding against him or her or to assist in the preparation of his or her own

defense. A) incompetent to stand trial
B) legally insane
C) not guilty by reason of insanity
D) guilty but mentally ill


A

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a. criminality b. antisocial personality c. sociopath personality d. deterrence conspiracy

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According to the model of professional crime, which of the following is associated with amateur crime?

a. full-time source of income b. lifelong career c. low status d. successful avoidance of detention

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