An individual who cannot help in his or her own defense is ______.
A) incompetent to stand trial
B) insane
C) indigent
D) a juvenile offender

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If an individual cannot help in his or her own defense, they may be considered incompetent to stand trial. This means they are unable to understand the nature and consequences of the legal proceedings against them or assist in their defense.

An Individual Who Cannot Help in His or Her Own