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?

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The first issue that should be addressed is the defendant's competency to stand trial. If the defendant is incoherent during meetings, it may indicate that they are not capable of understanding the charges against them, the legal proceedings, and the role of their attorney. Competency evaluations can determine if the defendant has the mental capacity to stand trial and participate in their defense. Once competency is established, the other issues can be explored further.

You Are an Attorney Appointed to Represent a Poor Client