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Direct linkMarcus, David K.; Poythress, Norman G.; Edens, John F.; Lilienfeld, Scott O. – Psychological Assessment, 2010
In "Dusky v. United States" (1960), the U.S. Supreme Court articulated 3 abilities that determine a criminal defendant's competence to stand trial: He or she must be able to consult with counsel, have a factual understanding of the proceedings, and have a rational understanding of the proceedings. Although the legal determination of a defendant's…
Descriptors: Criminals, Factor Structure, Court Litigation, Competence
