A man with a longstanding history of schizophrenia has been implicated in arson that destroyed a large amount of property. The man's competency to stand trial will be primarily determined on the basis of:
A) His willingness to adhere to prescribed treatment
B) His attorney's experience in working with clients who have mental illness
C) His prognosis for recovery
D) His mental condition at the time of the trial
Ans: D
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Competency to stand trial refers to a defendant's mental condition at the time of the trial. It is not based on the attorney's experience, the client's recovery prognosis, or the client's adherence to treatment.
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