Wilmario Trueblood v. State of Florida

In these consolidated cases, Wilmario Trueblood appeals his judgments and sentences for two counts of burglary and one count of grand theft. He argues that the trial court erred by failing to hold a competency hearing after finding reasonable grounds to appoint an expert who conducted an examination of Trueblood. He also claims the trial court abused its discretion by admitting testimony about other crimes he committed. We affirm the latter issue without comment, but agree that it was error to not hold a competency hearing.

On April 9, 2013, defense counsel filed a motion for competency…