P v. Gonzales

Filed 5/2/2019 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION SIX THE PEOPLE, 2d Crim. No. B289385 (Super. Ct. No. 2014021172) Plaintiff and Respondent, (Ventura County) v. RUBEN MATTHEW GONZALES, Defendant and Appellant. A person charged with crime may not stand trial if he is mentally incompetent. Once defense counsel declares a doubt as to competence, it may not be withdrawn. The issue can only be resolved upon a trial court finding of competence vel non. Ruben Matthew Gonzales appeals his conviction by jury of first degree…