Difference between revisions of "Incompetent"

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Incompetent is one who lacks ability, legal qualification, or fitness to manage his own affairs.

Incompetent to stand trial refers to the inability of a defendant to understand the charges against him and assist his counsel in his defense.

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	Incompetent to stand [[trial]] refers to the inability of a [[defendant]] to understand the charges against him and assist his counsel in his defense.		Incompetent to stand [[trial]] refers to the inability of a [[defendant]] to understand the charges against him and assist his counsel in his defense.

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