Competence to stand trial as a "sufficient present ability to consult with one's attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding,and a rational,aswell as a factual understanding of the proceedings" describes
A)Ford v.Wainwright
B)Dusky v.United States
C)Johnson v.Zerbst
D)Gideon v.Wainwright

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This definition of competence to stand trial comes from the landmark case Dusky v. United States. The other options listed are unrelated to this specific definition.

Competence to Stand Trial as a "Sufficient Present Ability to Consult