In Re Pray

This is a post-conviction proceeding following a conviction of murder in the first degree. A mandatory appeal in the matter was aifirmed in State v. Pray, 130 Vt. 613, 298 A.2d 859 (1972). In the proceedings below on this petition relief was denied, but coupled with a recommendation that review be had here. This is that review.

The crucial issues may be summarized as two: the adequacy of the representation of the defendant at and prior to trial, and the medicated condition of th,e defendant at and before trial with respect to his competency to stand trial. Two other questions relating to…