The could be just a pause in the proceedings, and not the end of them. The trial (or plea bargain) may yet happen.pipistrelle wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:06 pmSomeone said she's deep into conspiracy theories. Eh, so are a lot of people. Doesn't seem to stop them from being tried.
JPC's point is good: The judge may foresee the defendant's arguing on appeal that the judge erred by not declaring her incompetent. So, in an abundance of caution and to protect the order, the judge orders a competency evaluation to ensure the defendant actually can stand trial.