Competency to Stand Trial

Defendants must have present ability to consult with counsel and understand proceedings.

Related Trial & Post-Trial Rights rules

• Double JeopardyJeopardy attaches at jury empanelment or first witness; prohibits retrial for same offense after acquittal or…
• Plea BargainingGuilty pleas must be knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.
• Prosecutorial DisclosureProsecutors must disclose exculpatory evidence material to guilt or punishment (Brady rule).

Part of Criminal Procedure on Core Legal Rules — foundational MBE-tested principles with primary-source citations.