It is possible for a defendant to be held competent to stand trial but still be judged not guilty
of a crime by reason of insanity.

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Competency to stand trial and insanity at the time of the offense are two separate legal determinations. A defendant can be found competent to stand trial (meaning they have the ability to understand the charges against them and assist in their defense) but if they were legally insane at the time of the offense, they can still be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

It Is Possible for a Defendant to Be Held Competent