Legal ______ requires that a defendant understand the charges brought against him or her, the seriousness of the charges, and the possible penalties.

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Competency is the legal requirement that a defendant must have the mental capacity to understand the charges, the seriousness of those charges, and the possible penalties. Adjudication refers to the legal process of resolving a dispute, sanity refers to the mental state of the defendant at the time of the crime, and court standing does not pertain to this concept.

Legal ______ Requires That a Defendant Understand the Charges Brought