Order unanimously reversed and proceeding remitted to Jefferson County Court for a hearing.
Memorandum:
In May, 1951, defendant was indicted for assault, second degree, with intent to commit the crime of rape. The defendant waived the right to a jury trial and was convicted following a trial before the court. Thereafter the court in an apparent attempt to comply with section 2189-a of the Penal Law directed a psychiatric examination. Of course, pursuant to...
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