We reject defendant's contention that County Court erred in accepting his plea of guilty without first ordering a competency hearing. Under CPL 730.30 (1), a psychological examination is required when the court is "of the opinion that the defendant may be an incapacitated person". Here, the record fails to reveal the existence of any reasonable grounds to believe that defendant was incapable of understanding the charges against him or of making his defense (see,
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PEOPLE v. CLAUDIO
183 A.D.2d 945 (1992)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Pedro J. Claudio, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
May 7, 1992
May 7, 1992
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.
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