PGage, to moi: > > I did Competency evaluations for two years; not sure what the specific law > is in NJ(?), but in CA the critical question is not does the defendant have > dementia or psychosis, but can they cooperate meaningfully in their > defense. Malingering of course is a constant problem. In my experience a > person charged with murder and claiming to be incompetent to stand trial > would be held in a state psychiatric hospital for continuous observation, > treatment, education and evaluation, though I believe there are cases where > wealthy people could go to a private facility (previously betted and > approved by the state for the purpose). It seems very unusual to me that > such a person could stay at home while being evaluated and treated; then > again, this does seem to be NJ and it does sound like it was taken from a > David Chase plot. > > Pennsylvania is where the alleged crime occurred... off US 22 north of Allentown. The motel where Argentino was found was demolished in the 90s, and the current property features a Home Depot and a (rare for the area) White Castle.
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