Commonwealth v. Lameire

Lawrence H. Lameire was convicted by a jury on indictments for rape of a child by force (G. L. c. 265, § 22A); burglary-assault on an occupant of a dwelling (G. L. c. 266, § 14); and assault (G. L. c. 265, § 13A). Not until the second day of impanelment did defense counsel question whether Lameire was competent to stand trial. After speaking with the defendant and hearing the report of the court psychologist, the judge concluded that Lameire was sufficiently able. On the ground that these efforts did not constitute a “meaningful” inquiry into his competence to stand trial, Lameire argues that *272…