Mental state at the time of a crime is to ____ as mental state at the time before and during the trial is to ____.

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Insanity refers to the mental state of a defendant at the time of the crime, determining whether they understood the nature of their actions or could distinguish right from wrong, while competency to stand trial assesses whether a defendant is mentally capable of understanding the proceedings and assisting in their own defense at the time of the trial.

Mental State at the Time of a Crime Is to ____