What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Arasheben, B285036 (Cal. App. 2019):
Defendant contends the trial court violated her rights to due process and a fair trial by erroneously concluding she was competent to stand trial.
We disagree. In reviewing a finding of competency, we are governed by the substantial evidence test. (People v. Marshall
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