Perryman v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This appeal is from a conviction for the offense of robbery by firearms. Punishment was assessed by the court at eight years.

The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in failing to conduct a separate hearing on the issue of his competence to stand trial.

The record reflects that prior to trial appellant’s counsel filed a motion for psychiatric examination and hospitalization. In his affidavit in support of the motion he stated:

“I am further convinced that at the present time, the defendant cannot understand the charge,…