In re Schmitker

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• noting that \[a] defendant may be emotionally disturbed or even psychotic and still be capable of understanding the charges against him and of assisting his counsel\
• finding that a defendant's hospitalization for drug-related problems, his emotional distress, and the fact that he made suicidal comments were not sufficient to demonstrate incompetence to stand trial
• noting the mandatory nature of a hearing if the issue is raised
• “A defendant may be emotionally disturbed or even psychotic and still be capable of understanding the charges against him and of assisting counsel.”
• “A defendant may be emotionally disturbed or even psychotic and still be capable of understanding the charges against him and of assisting counsel.”
• “A defendant may be emotionally disturbed or even psychotic and still be capable of understanding the charges against him and of assisting counsel.”

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