Judgment reversed, on the law and in the interests of justice, without costs, and proceeding remitted to the Special Term for a de novo hearing in accordance herewith. The findings of fact below are affirmed.
In our opinion the evidence supports the finding that relator did not sustain his burden of proving that he understood the charge against him and was capable of making his defense (cf. Dusky v. United States,
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