Judgment affirmed.
Upon a review of the record we conclude that the trial court did not act improperly in denying the defendant's request for a second CPL article 730 examination. The standard to be applied in determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial is whether he "`has sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding — and whether he has a rational as well as factual understanding of...
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