New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Jacqueline Mendez, Appellant

October 23, 20031 N.Y.3d 15

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the prosecution satisfied its burden to prove the defendant’s competency by a preponderance of the evidence and that the defendant was competent to stand trial despite her dissociative personality disorder.