3. This case decided that the test of competence to stand trial "must be whether (the defendant)has present sufficient ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding [and]and a factual understanding of the proceedings against him." A Dusky v. U.S. (1960) B Strickland v. Washington (1984) C Lafter v. Cooper (2012) D Kahler v. Kansas (2020) E Medina v. California (1972)

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3. This case decided that the test of competence to stand trial "must be whether (the defendant)has present sufficient ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding [and]and a factual understanding of the proceedings against him." A Dusky v. U.S. (1960) B Strickland v. Washington (1984) C Lafter v. Cooper (2012) D Kahler v. Kansas (2020) E Medina v. California (1972)

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Dusky v. U.S. (1960)The case of Dusky v. U.S. established the standard for determining a defendant's competence to stand trial. The Supreme Court ruled that the test must assess whether the defendant has sufficient present ability to consult with their lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding and whether they have a factual understanding of the proceedings against them.

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