Supreme Court of Iowa· 10/20/1993

State v. Edwards

Citations

507 N.W.2d 393
1993 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 218
1993 WL 414624

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describing a defendant’s disruptive and aggressive behavior and concluding he was competent to stand trial
stating defendant “knows he has a mental impairment and uses it to . . . extricate himself from legal difficulties”
listing factors to consider when determining whether the defendant should be evaluated for competency
listing irrational behavior, demeanor, and prior medical diagnoses as important factors to consider
“A history of mental illness standing alone, however, does not mean the defendant is incompetent.”
“Constitutionally, defendants may not be tried or convicted while they are incompetent to stand trial or to assist in their defense.”

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Judges: Harris, Carter, Lavorato, Neuman, Andreasen

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