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5. In this case the U.S. Supreme Court held that a suicide attempt could be considered as a reasonable component in assessing the competency of a defendant before the court. A Dusky v. U.S. (1960) B Pate v. Robinson (1966) C Dropev. Missouri(1975) D Medina v. California (1972) E Kahler v. Kansas (2020)
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The U.S. Supreme Court case in which a suicide attempt was considered as a reasonable component in assessing the competency of a defendant before the court is Drope v. Missouri (1975). In this case, the Court emphasized the importance of considering all relevant factors, including a defendant's mental health and any indications of suicidal behavior, when determining competency to stand trial.