Client Incompetent to Stand Trial—Murder and Felony Charge Dismissed 

Client Incompetent to Stand Trial—Murder and Felony Charge Dismissed

C&N’s client was charged with open murder and mutilation of a dead body. A significant issue was whether the client was competent to stand trial because of his serious mental health issues. At the contested competency hearing, we convinced the court that our client was indeed incompetent to stand trial and that he was unlikely to attain competence. As a result of our advocacy, the charges were dismissed. Our client is now receiving the full mental health care and treatment he needs in a psychiatric facility, and our client’s family can finally know that their son is being properly cared for.