On the basis of all the evidence, a judge has decided that Steve did indeed carry out a murder with criminal intent, but that he is not capable of understanding the judicial proceedings. The judge declares Steve to be

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The judge has determined that Steve cannot understand the judicial proceedings, which suggests that he may be incompetent. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Steve lacks the capacity to understand right from wrong or to form criminal intent, which are characteristics associated with insanity. Therefore, Steve may be considered incompetent but not insane.

On the Basis of All the Evidence, a Judge Has