1) Why is it important that a defendant be “competent” to stand trial? Should the government be allowed to force a defendant to take medication to make him/her competent to

1) Why is it important that a defendant be “competent” to stand trial? Should the government be allowed to force a defendant to take medication to make him/her competent to stand trial? are the rules in your state for determining competency? 2) Read: Woman Accused Of Killing Daughter In Murder-Suicide Attempt. are the important factors regarding this case? burden does the defendant have in pleading guilty but mentally ill? Is this an appropriate defense for the case? 3) . Read: article on the issue of self-defense in the trial of George Zimmerman for the killing of Trayvon Martin. The discussion includes questions important to the plea of self-defense. are the important issues to the self-defense plea in this case? Do you agree or disagree with the jurors? Why? Remember, do not respond in first person. All responses must be in third person, supported by sources, not opinion. 4) View: YouTube video on giving Nutraloaf to prisoners and lawsuits related to this practice. requirements should prisons have regarding the food given to prisoners? Is it cruel and unusual punishment to feed inmates Nutraloaf? has the Supreme Court said about such cases?