State v. Chukwu

HUNTER Jr. Robert N., Judge.

Sunny John Chukwu (“Defendant”) appeals from a judgment entered on 11 September 2012 in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. Defendant argues that the trial court violated due process by failing sua sponte to conduct a hearing concerning whether Defendant lacked the capacity to continue to trial. Defendant also argues that competent evidence did not support the trial court’s findings of fact supporting the court’s conclusion of law that Defendant was competent to cooperate with his attorneys and assist in his defense. After careful review, we find no error.

I. Facts &…