When nonwhite defendants, compared to white defendants, are evaluated for competence to stand trial:
A) nonwhite defendants are less likely to be found incompetent to stand trial.
B) nonwhite defendants are more likely to be found incompetent to stand trial.
C) nonwhite defendants are likely to plead insanity, while white defendants plead mentally competent.
D) white defendants are likely to plead insanity, while nonwhite defendants plead mentally competent.
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