Commonwealth v. Chatman (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-038-16)
Murder conviction affirmed; postverdict competency motion denied. Defendant failed to show Commonwealth could not have proven competency despite mental illness.
Murder conviction affirmed; postverdict competency motion denied. Defendant failed to show Commonwealth could not have proven competency despite mental illness.
Vacated and remanded for evidentiary hearing on competency to stand trial motion in murder conviction, clarifying burden of proof and competency framework.