By Righton Smith The American criminal justice system is built on the promise of a fair trial. That promise falters when prosecutors pursue cases against defendants with significant mental impairments or fail to carry their burden. Current competency standards, shaped by Dusky v. United States,[1] focus narrowly on a defendant’s ability to communicate with […]READ FULL ARTICLE
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