Thoroughly explain the difference between incompetency to stand trial and insanity.

What will be an ideal response?


Insanity refers to the defendant’s state of mind at the time the offense was committed. Competency to stand trial refers to the defendant’s current state of mind, or at the time of the trial.

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A group of officers who work the same shift may also be called a:

A. a section or a division B. a platoon or a squad C. a band or a company D. a troop or a congregation

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According to the International Crime Victimization Survey, the rate of violent crime in the United States is:

a. Lower than the rates in both Canada and Western Europe b. Lower than the rate in Canada, but higher than the rate in Western Europe c. Higher than the rate in Canada, but lower than the rate in Western Europe d. Higher than the rates in both Canada and Western Europe

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Which of the following statements most accurately explains the continued dissemination of the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion?

a. The publication is a renowned work of scholarship. b. The publication is a credible counterpoint to official publications on international affairs. c. Although the publication is a forgery, it is used to promote anti-Semitic and anti-Israel propaganda. d. Both “The publication is a renowned work of scholarship” and “The publication is a credible counterpoint to official publications on international affairs.”

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In 2010 women accounted for approximately _____ percent of all arrests.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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