Criminal Law Crim Pro Flashcards
1
Q
what test is used to see if a defendant is competent to stand trial?
A
whether the defendant comprehends the nature of the proceedings against him and has the ability to consult with a lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding.
2
Q
M’Naghten NGRI test (“test”),
A
a defect of reason due to a mental disease, the defendant did not know either (i) the nature and quality of the act, or (ii) the wrongfulness of the act.
