Legal Opinion
People v. Lopez
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 14, 1985PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Michael R. Juviler, J.
This is a decision after a hearing to determine the defendant’s mental competency to stand trial. The defendant has been indicted for sale of cocaine as an A-I felony, and possession of cocaine.
This case raises questions regarding the meaning and constitutionality of the definition of “[qualified psychiatrist” in CPL 730.10 (5). The CPL provides for the examination of a defendant by “two qualified psychiatrists” to determine his ability to understand the proceedings and assist in his defense. (CPL 730.20 [1].) The same definition appears in the…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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3Cited by2 opinions
- State v. BrickerCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1990
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