Order unanimously reversed and matter remitted to Erie County Court for a hearing in accordance with the following memorandum: Defendant is entitled to a hearing upon the allegation in his petition that he was not competent to assist in his defense at trial by reason of physical and mental illness incident to his withdrawal from narcotics addiction. Coram nobis is the only method available to defendant to present to the court his proof that he lacked the capacity to...
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