The police have charged Tracy with first-degree murder.At the time of trial that takes place six months after the murder, she suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder because of which she is unable to understand the charges against her and to participate in her defense.Tracy is most likely:
A) competent to stand trial.
B) incompetent to stand trial.
C) not guilty by reason of insanity.
D) not guilty due to mental illness.
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