The court properly determined that defendant was competent to stand trial despite the fact that defendant wished to pursue a seemingly futile conspiracy defense in the face of overwhelming evidence. The court had numerous opportunities to observe defendant during extensive colloquies, and the two most recent psychiatric examinations of defendant confirmed that he had "sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding...
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