Which of the following is true regarding competency to stand trial?

a. It is possible for a defendant to have been insane when the crime was committed but later be competent to stand trial.
b. It is possible for a defendant to have been sane when the crime was committed but later be incompetent to stand trial.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above


C

Psychology

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