MARCUS, Justice.
James Williams, a deaf mute, was indicted for the June 14, 1975 aggravated rape of a seventy-four year old woman. Because defendant was unable to communicate, he entered a plea of not guilty "through his mother and sister."
Thereafter, examinations and evaluations were made of and treatment rendered to defendant through the joint efforts of the prosecution and defense. In December 1977, defendant moved to dismiss...
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