People v. Mazoros

Opinion

TAYLOR, P. J.

Defendant appeals 1 from a judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of grand theft, in violation of Penal Code section 484. He contends that: 1) the court abused its discretion in refusing him a reasonable continuance and thereby forcing him to stand trial in the face of uncontradicted testimony that his physical and mental condition precluded him from being fully present and participating in his defense; 2) the court erred in permitting a court appointed psychiatrist to examine him and determine his competence to stand trial, and then permitting…