_________________ refers to the defendant's relevant legal capacities after the crime (e.g., for the trial), whereas _______________ 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 understand and participate in the trial process, while insanity concerns the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime, affecting their responsibility for their actions.

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