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Humanities Legal Studies Topic started by: Juicy93 on Feb 24, 2018



Title: If the competency of the defendant is in question:
Post by: Juicy93 on Feb 24, 2018
If the competency of the defendant is in question:
 
  A) the proceeding is stopped until the issue of competency is determined.
  B) a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity is entered.
  C) the defendant must be placed in a mental hospital.
  D) the trial proceeds with the defense having the assistance of a psychiatrist.



(Question #2) ________ refers to the accuseds mental state at the time of the accused act.
 
  A) Competency
  B) Insanity
  C) Aptitude
  D) Capability



(Question #3) A motion presented prior to trial to determine the admissibility of certain items of evidence.
 
  A) Privileged motion
  B) Motion to dismiss
  C) Severance motion
  D) Motion to suppress evidence



(Question #4) A plea that has been agreed upon by the defendant and the state; a plea bargain.
 
  A) Negotiated plea
  B) Settlement
  C) Defrayal
  D) Resolution



(Question #5) Most state laws generally provide that a continuance may not be granted except:
 
  A) on request of the defendant.
  B) on request of the prosecutor.
  C) where the ends of justice require a continuance.
  D) on request of the trial judge.


Title: If the competency of the defendant is in question:
Post by: nsc95 on Feb 24, 2018
1)  Answer: A

2)  Answer: B

3)  Answer: D

4)  Answer: A

5)  Answer: C


Title: If the competency of the defendant is in question:
Post by: Juicy93 on Feb 24, 2018
I know you spent a lot of time finding this because I swear it wasn't in my textbook