He is not in a position to be able to assist us adequately with his defense. So hopefully in the next six months or so he'll be in a position where he fully understands what's going on and he's able to offer the type of assistance that we need to represent him in this case. |
He is now incompetent. His condition has worsened to the point where we cannot proceed without him regaining his competence. |
Homeless people on the streets knew when she was getting her check. It was no secret. |
If he regains competence, then the state can proceed with their case. |
If he's incompetent, which he is, then everything is put on hold. |
It's the same mental illness, and it's based on paranoid ideations. He believes people are out to kill him. |
The statute itself is so overly restrictive, he's being denied due process. |
Two psychiatrists have evaluated him at our request, and they both conclude that he does not meet the standard of competence and should go to Lakes Crossing. |