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1. Two different flavors

Reply to rgbecker (Original post)

Mon Aug 12, 2024, 01:39 PM

Aug 2024

You have to be competent to stand trial in order to get a fair trial.

Separately, the defense may argue that the defendant should be found not guilty due to insanity in the commission of a crime.

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Legal Question: Insane defense only works if insane at time of crime...or? [View all] rgbecker Aug 2024 OP

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Thanks unblock. rgbecker Aug 2024 #2

For the time being it won't help him unblock Aug 2024 #3