To be considered ________, the defendant must be able to consult with his or her lawyer with a reasonable degree of understanding and understand the proceedings against him or her

A) legally sane
B) of normal intelligence
C) competent to stand trial
D) mentally healthy


Answer: C) competent to stand trial

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The United States Supreme Court ruled in __________ that hearings determining whether juvenile cases will be heard in adult court must measure up to "the essentials of due process and fair treatment."

a. Kent v. United States (1966) c. In re Winship (1970) b. In re Gault (1967) d. Breed v. Jones (1975)

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Oscar Lewis coined the term __________________ to describe feelings of apathy, helplessness, and mistrust of institutions experienced by the urban poor

a. anomie c. culture of poverty b. learned helplessness d. truly disadvantaged

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The is the supreme law of the ________land

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Certain types of delay are not counted toward the time periods specified in the Speedy Trial Act. These delays that are not counted are called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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