If someone is on trial, They are tried in court for the crimes they are accused of. He was found mentally unfit to stand trial.

What does it mean to be tried?

: Tried in court.

How do you use stand trial in a sentence?

Use « trial » in a sentence On trial

1. He will return to court today to stand trial on the remaining charges. …
2. All three accused have been remanded in custody and committed to appear at the Crown Court. …
3. He was released on bail to appear in court in March.

What is the name of the person being tried?

defendant: formally charged but not yet tried for a crime; the person charged may also be called the defendant.

What does it mean to be mentally incompetent to stand trial?

A person is mentally incapable of being judged if He or she is unable to understand the nature and consequences of proceedings against him or her, or to properly assist his or her defense.

mentally unfit to stand trial

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