Colbert v. State

The only question of substance involved in this appeal is whether the trial judge, Perry G. Bowen, Jr., followed the required procedure in determining that the appellant, Thomas Augustine Colbert, was competent to stand trial. As we see it, he did, and we shall affirm the judgments.

Appellant was indicted on 5 November 1971 in Charles County, and charged in five counts with committing, on 27 September 1971, the crimes of common law burglary, assault with intent to rape, assault and battery, petty larceny, and receiving stolen goods. A general plea of not guilty was entered. The case was…