State v. Jacobs

BECTON, Judge.

The defendant first contends that the trial court committed prejudicial error in concluding that he was mentally capable of standing trial. The defendant also contends that the trial court erred by failing to make specific findings of fact as to his capacity to stand trial.

At trial, defendant renewed his earlier motion, under G.S. 15A-1001, “concerning the competency of the defendant to stand trial.” Defendant’s renewed motion was based entirely upon the second discharge summary of the psychiatrist, Dr. Billy W. Royal, who opined that the defendant was “able to meet the minimum…