Opinion
19-30588
06-08-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. LICIA HARPER, Defendant.
ORDER FINDING DEFENDANT COMPETENT
STEVEN WHALEN UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On June 8, 2021, the parties appeared for a scheduled competency hearing, following the Defendant's previously ordered mental evaluation under 18 U.S.C. § 4241 and the receipt of a written evaluation by Dr. Jeffrey Wendt, Ph.D.
Having reviewed Dr. Wendt's report, subsequent information from Ms. Harper's attorney and Pretrial Services, and the in-court responses of Ms. Harper herself, I find that she understands the nature and consequences of the proceedings against her, and is capable of assisting her attorney properly in her defense. Therefore, for the reasons set forth on the record on June 8, 2021, Defendant Licia Harper is adjudged COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL.
This finding shall not prejudice the Defendant in raising the issue of his insanity as a defense to the offense charged, and shall not be admissible as evidence in a trial for the offense charged. See 18 U.S.C. § 4241(f).
Preliminary examination is scheduled for July 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was sent to parties of record on June 8, 2021, electronically and/or by U.S. mail.