Opinion
Case No. 11-cr-146-01-SM
01-26-2012
ORDER
Re: Document No. 18, Assented to MOTION to Waive Competency Hearing
Ruling: The court has reviewed the sealed competency evaluation. Both parties' agree with its conclusion that defendant is competent to stand trial and that the January 31, 2012, competency hearing is unnecessary. The court grants the joint request to waive the competency hearing (doc. no. 18) and finds defendant competent to stand trial.
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Landya B. McCafferty
US Magistrate Judge
cc: Harry N. Starbranch, Jr., Esq.
Helen W. Fitzgibbon, AUSA