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You Are an Attorney Appointed to Represent a Poor Client

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You are an attorney appointed to represent a poor client accused of rape who has a history of mental illness. During your first several meetings, the man is completely incoherent. Which of the following issues should you address first?


A) Fitness to stand trial
B) Possibility of mens rea
C) A possible insanity defence
D) Possible civil commitment

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