_________________ refers to the defendant's relevant legal capacities after the crime (e.g., for the trial), while _______________ refers to the defendant's mental state at the time the offense was committed.

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Competence refers to the defendant's ability to stand trial and participate in legal proceedings while sanity refers to the defendant's mental state at the time of the offense.

_________________ Refers to the Defendant's Relevant Legal Capacities After the Crime