Assault in the City: CST and Criminal Responsibility at the Time of Offense

Tasks:

On the basis of the vignette you read, respond to the following:

  • Define competency and indicate the standard used for juvenile and adult competency. Discuss how a CST evaluation is conducted, including any assessment instruments relevant in this particular vignette.
  • On the basis of the information you have from the vignette, provide an opinion on the defendant’s competence.
  • Discuss the assessment of criminal responsibility by addressing the following:
    • Present the standards used for criminal responsibility in your jurisdiction. This information can be obtained through an Internet search regarding the state law.
    • Discuss the assessment procedures for an examination of MSO and the possible outcomes of NGRI and GBMI.
  • 2 pages APA format

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