Season 3, Episode 13: Competency vs. Insanity: What's the Legal Difference?

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses legal concepts related to criminal acts, mental illness, and the justice system.

"Not competent to stand trial." "Not guilty by reason of insanity." We hear these phrases in movies, but what do they actually mean, and are they the same thing? In this essential episode, your host Neo Gentrics breaks down the crucial legal and psychological differences between Competency and Insanity in the courtroom.

This is a masterclass in understanding two distinct but often confused concepts that play vastly different roles in the justice system. Neo Gentrics explains that competency is about a defendant's present ability to understand the trial, while insanity is about their mental state at the time of the crime.

This is your guide to these complex legal terms, including:

• The Core Definitions: A clear breakdown of what separates competency from insanity.
• Who Decides: The different roles of the judge (for competency) and the jury (for insanity).
• The Critical Timeframe: Why competency is evaluated at the time of the trial, but insanity is evaluated at the time of the offense.
• Consequences: What happens when a defendant is found incompetent versus what happens when they are found not guilty by reason of insanity.
• Case Examples: Hypothetical scenarios that clearly illustrate the practical application of these concepts in court.

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