#legal-competency

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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Barahona competent to stand trial for murder of daughter, torture of twin brother

Judge Andrea Ricker Wolfson's ruling established that Jorge Barahona is competent to stand trial concerning the death of his adopted daughter and the abuse of her twin brother. The judge determined that Barahona understands the charges and the potential penalties he faces, which indicates he can assist his legal defense. This assessment followed extensive testimony from forensic psychologists regarding Barahona's mental state and his cognitive function. The judge emphasized the importance of Barahona collaborating with his competent defense team.
Miami
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Utah judge schedules execution by firing squad for a man with dementia

A judge set an execution date for Ralph Leroy Menzies, a death row inmate with dementia, for September 5.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

Anti-intellectualism in leadership can undermine constitutional governance.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Supreme Court Just Making It Up As It Goes Along - Above the Law

The Supreme Court is increasingly influenced by conservative grievances rather than legal precedent.
Justice Elena Kagan is openly frustrated with the Court's direction, particularly on citizenship issues.
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