CST Other Notes

Question 1

Four Factors for Sell (4.3)

Answer 1

1. Gov’t has interest in prosecuting: seriousness of charges, time served, future psychiatric confinement that would diminish risk
2. Proposed medication “substantially likely” to render defendant competent w/o causing sfx that would render him unable to assist
3. Least restrictive tx to restore competence
4. Whether medically appropriate - in best medical interest