In criminal law, someone is incompetent when they are unable to comprehend the essence of a trial; and therefore, are ineligible to testify or stand trial.

Mental incompetence means lacking the legal ability to do something, especially to stand trial or testify in court.

Mental incompetents lack the capacity to understand the contract. A contract with someone deemed incompetent is voidable unless the contract involves a person ...

Mental Incompetence (incapacity) is a defense strategy typically used to protect minors, intoxicated persons, and vulnerable parties accused of crimes.

When someone is declared legally incompetent, it means they are unable to handle their affairs and make legally binding decisions. Determining Legal ...

Section 269 states that a person is mentally incompetent to commit an offence if at the time they carried out the conduct that makes up the offence they had a ...

Section 1367 - Mental incompetence of defendant (a) A person shall not be tried or adjudged to punishment or have their probation, mandatory supervision, ...

3 авг. 2023 г. · If a court finds that the individual lacks the mental capacity to manage their affairs, a guardianship or conservatorship may be established. A ...

The word incompetent is used to describe persons who should not undergo or partake in certain judicial processes, and also for those who lack mental capacity ...

A person cannot be declared incompetent simply because he or she makes irresponsible or foolish decisions, but only if the person is shown to lack the capacity ...