Competency to Stand Trial

For this discussion,respond to the following:

·1. Describe how mental illness isdefined in the field of forensic psychology.

·2. Describe the role that psychologyplays in the legal system.

Competency to Stand Trial

·3. Describe the process for determining whether a defendant iscompetent to stand trial.

·4. Describe both the similarities and differences betweencompetency to stand trial and determining insanity.