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| − | Incompetent is one who lacks ability, legal qualification, or fitness to manage his own affairs. | + | '''Incompetent''' is one who lacks ability, legal qualification, or fitness to manage his own affairs Related to incompetence is the ability to be open minded; see [[Essay:Quantifying Openmindedness|quantifying openmindedness]] for additional details on this connection. |
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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Latest revision as of 23:46, January 12, 2015
Incompetent is one who lacks ability, legal qualification, or fitness to manage his own affairs Related to incompetence is the ability to be open minded; see quantifying openmindedness for additional details on this connection.
Incompetent to stand trial refers to the inability of a defendant to understand the charges against him and assist his counsel in his defense.