The minimum standard of competent to stand trial was specified by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of:

A) Jackson v. Indiana.
B) Dusky v. United States.
C) Kansas v. Hendricks.
D) Foucha v. Louisiana.

Competent to Stand Trial

A legal determination that a defendant has sufficient present ability to understand the legal proceedings and participate adequately in their own defense.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal court and state court cases that involve a point of constitutional or federal law.

Minimum Standard

The lowest acceptable threshold for quality, performance, or another measurable attribute.