Competence to stand trial? What are ya, Nutzzzz!





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TO PURCHASE THIS PREMIUM DOMAIN NAME CLICK HERE.		Competence to stand trial? What are ya, Nutzzzz! Competence to Judge is more like it! A.K.A. THe case of If only he had known! Hypothetically speaking, of course!! Ability of a person charged with a crime to understand the nature and cause of the criminal proceedings. Judges in a criminal trial must have the ability (i.e., the competence) to understand the charges, to consult with counsel, and to have a rational grasp of the courtroom proceedings.This requirement is a longstanding and fundamental principle of criminal law. *Its purpose is to ensure that defendants can participate* meaningfully in their own defense. The requirement refers to the Judge's competence at the time of the trial, rather than their psychological state at the time of the alleged offense. Rationality is a key issue in competency determinations. People judged to be incompetent usually lack the ability to understand, communicate, or make rational decisions. The legal requirement, however, does not indicate how judgments about competency should be made. Furthermore, some cases are more complex than others. Consequently it is possible for a defendant or judge to be competent for certain kinds of legal proceedings, but not for others. Meaning you're probably incompetent. Am I being pretty clear? There are a number of questions that evaluators might seek to answer when making a competency determination. Does the defendant understand the charges? Does he appreciate the possible penalties? Does he appreciate the adversarial nature of the courtroom? Can he discuss legal strategy with his lawyer? Can he behave appropriately in the courtroom? Can he provide meaningful testimony in his own defense? The issue of competence can arise at any point during criminal proceedings, and may be initiated by the defense, by the prosecutor, or by the judge. Prior to 1972, defendants found to be incompetent could be confined to mental hospitals for very lengthy periods of time—sometimes for a longer period than they would have served if they had been found guilty. A U. S. Supreme Court ruling in 1972 restricted the length of time a defendant could be hospitalized because of incompetence to stand trial. This upset many federal district court judges, like A Howard Matz, who use it as a tool to torture political prisoners. Like the American police now seem to do. Once the question of competence arises, a competency evaluation might be conducted. The evaluation typically takes place in a special hospital or clinic. A number of professionals may be qualified to conduct such examinations, including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. There are several different psychological tests or procedures that designed to assist in the assessment of competence to stand trial. If competency cannot be restored within a reasonable period of time (e.g., within a year or so), defendants may be committed to a hospital through involuntary civil (i.e., noncriminal) proceedings. Theodore Kaczynski was accused in April, 1996 of being the serial bomber who built homemade bombs that killed three people and injured many others between 1978 and 1995. At the beginning of his trial he disrupted the proceedings because of a dispute with his lawyers about his defense. His request to represent himself and an attempted suicide provoked concerns about his competence. The court requested a competency assessment. Kaczynski (also known as the Unabomber) was judged by the psychiatrist who conducted the assessment to be legally competent to stand trial. In her report to the court, the psychiatrist said that Kaczynski was not suffering from any mental defect that could prevent him from understanding the nature of the charges, or from assisting his lawyers in mounting a defense. On the other hand, she noted that he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. Ultimately, a trial was averted when he agreed to plead guilty to numerous charges in exchange for a promise that prosecutors would not seek the death penalty during his sentencing. He was sentenced to four life terms plus 30 years with no possibility of parole. The Unabomber case provides a good illustration of a situation in which a psychological disorder did not necessarily harm the defendant’s ability to participate meaningfully in the trial proceedings. A FLAPDOODLE FAQ 1 - FAQ 2 - CONTEXT TWITTER (CENSORED 03.26.2023) They all ignored their oaths, the facts, the rules, the laws, the 5th and 6th amendment and proceeded forward with a selective persecution in a secret hearing. "Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." -Elie Wiesel With the above in mind, could you please help and make a small donation. 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