Criminal Procedure — competency

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//August 21, 2014//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Criminal Procedure — competency

Matthew Dorman appeals an order denying his motion for a competency evaluation pursuant to State v. Debra A.E., 188 Wis. 2d 111, 523 N.W.2d 727 (1994). He argues that: (1) the circuit court’s decision was improperly based on the cost of conducting the evaluation; (2) the finding that Dorman was competent is clearly erroneous because it ignored Dorman’s testimony and focused on improper facts; and (3) the court erroneously exercised its discretion because it failed to determine whether Dorman understood the proceedings. We reject these arguments, and affirm the order. This opinion will not be published.

2013AP782-CR, 2013AP783-CR, 2013AP784-CR, 2013AP785-CR State v. Dorman

Dist IV, Dane County, Ehlke, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Moses, Faun M., Madison; For Respondent: Rusch, Shelly J., Madison; O’Neil, Aaron R., Madison

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