Michael has been charged with murder, but he doesn't seem to understand the charge against him.He doesn't seem to understand that if he pleads guilty, he is going to go to prison.His attorney has been trying to work with him to no avail; Michael has not been rational the entire time he has been in custody.Since a defendant's competence is only evaluated in terms of one's ability to stand trial, it is likely that he'll just be advised to go ahead and enter a plea.

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A defendant's competence is crucial for a fair trial. If Michael is not competent to understand the charges or the consequences of a plea, the court must address his competency before proceeding with the trial or accepting a plea.

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