Carl is accused of the assault and battery of an elderly woman after breaking two bones in her cheek as well as knocking out sev
eral of her teeth. When the time comes for Carl's trial, he informs his attorney that he engaged in this attack because he saw the devil in his victim, and that he still believed that she was Satan. Carl could not cooperate or contribute to his defense, enter into a plea bargain, and did not recognize that his delusions were unreal. Which label would be most appropriate to describe Carl before the trial?
unable to stand a trial due to be mentally incompetent
Explanation:
Hello! It happens when a defendant is not in a position to be tried due to being a mentally ill person who is unable to understand the process against him and help his own defense. Because Carl demonstrates illogical behavior and does not provide clear testimony, his defense chooses to declare it that way.
