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Scott v. State

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  • 420 So. 2d 595

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  • a hearing on defendant's competency to stand trial cannot be held retroactively
  • “[T]his Court believes that a new hearing is required to ascertain appellant’s present competency to stand trial. Accordingly, the conviction and sentence are vacated. Upon his being found competent to stand trial, appellant may be retried.”

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Judges: Ehrlich

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