Reed v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “1) if a competency issue is raised by the defendant, any party, or the court; and 2) evidence of incompetency is brought to the attention of the trial court by the defendant, any party, or the court; 3) of the type to raise a bona fide doubt in the judge’s mind regarding the defendant’s competency to stand trial; then 4) the judge must conduct a Section 2 competency inquiry to determine if there is some evidence sufficient to support a finding of incompetence, and if there is, 5) the judge must impanel a jury for a Section 4 competency hearing. 1”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Reed v. State

2. “12. Contrary to the dissent and State’s argument, the record shows appellant claimed his own defense counsel was conspiring against him. 15. After his plea, appellant filed motions dealing with a trial of the merits, which he had already waived. 19. Appellant filed pro se motions for independent psychiatric evaluation and to offer insanity as a defense. 20. At his sentencing hearing, appellant stated he didn't know what his plea was. Reed, 14 S.W.3d at 440-41 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Reed v. State