State v. Lassek

NATURE OF CASE

William J. Lassek, Jr., was originally charged by a two-count information with the crimes of first degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. He later entered pleas of no contest to an amended information charging him with second degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. Lassek’s primary claim on appeal is that he was not competent to enter his pleas.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

The question of competency to stand trial is one of fact to be determined by the court, and the means employed in resolving the question are discretionary with the court. State v. Jones, 258…