A defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation for all of the following reasons except:
A) trials of incompetent persons violate their due process rights.
B) due process requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to consult with counsel.
C) due process requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to assist in their own defense.
D) justice is blind to such problems.
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Q21: Which is not a basis for finding
Q22: To be mentally fit to stand trial,
Q23: Which does not apply for a defendant
Q24: Which is not a factor when determining
Q25: A verdict of not guilty by reason
Q27: Under the "substantial capacity" test, the "cognitive"
Q28: Which statement is true of the requirement
Q29: The test which focuses on volitional incapacity
Q30: Voluntary intoxication or drug use as the
Q31: Defendants who are found incompetent to stand
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