Question 53 12. It is common for a defendant to be: A incompetent to stand trial B not criminally responsible C neither criminally responsible nor incompetent D both criminally responsible and competent E All of the above

The correct answer is:<br /><br />D. both criminally responsible and competent<br /><br />In most cases, a defendant is considered both criminally responsible for their actions and competent to stand trial. This means that they are deemed to have the mental capacity to understand the charges against them and participate in their defense, as well as being held accountable for their alleged criminal behavior.