People v. Madrid

The defendant was charged with attempted rape in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree in connection with an incident where he allegedly attempted to rape his sister in the bathroom of their residence. The court ordered an examination of the defendant pursuant to CPL article 730 to determine whether the defendant had the capacity to understand the proceedings against him and assist in his own defense.

The first examining psychiatrist diagnosed the defendant with psychiatric disorders and the second examining psychiatrist diagnosed him with a psychotic disorder. Both…