City of Seattle v. Gordon

— Defendant William G. Gordon appeals his judgment and sentence for menacing. We affirm.

Defendant was arrested on July 15, 1982, at a Seattle social security office and charged with menacing and criminal trespass in violation of the Seattle Municipal Code. He pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial. Three continuances were granted because of his poor health. The trial was finally scheduled for February 9, 1983. On the day of trial, his attorney moved, pursuant to RCW 10.77.060, to have the defendant's competency to stand trial determined. The attorney questioned whether the defendant was…