What is a Competent to Stand Trial?

What will be an ideal response?


A finding by a court that the defendant has sufficient present ability to consult with his or her attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding and that the defendant has a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him or her.

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It is probably true that much more work is needed to refine existing measures of risk and dangerousness prediction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Prison gangs develop and stay in prison

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which state incarcerates the greatest number of women?

a. Pennsylvania b. California c. Texas d. Florida

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The following is a difference between rural and urban police:

What will be an ideal response?

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