Competency differs from insanity in that, _____________________.
A) competency focuses on the defendant's future mental state
B) competency focuses on both the defendant's past and present mental state
C) competency focuses on the defendant’s present mental state, while insanity is retrospective
D) insanity focuses on the defendant's present mental state, while competency is retrospective
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