Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The defendant contends that the Supreme Court erred in failing to, sua sponte, order a second CPL 730.30 examination during the trial, even though two psychiatric examiners concluded prior to trial that he was fit to proceed. We disagree.
The test of a defendant's mental competency is whether he or she has sufficient present ability to consult with his or her lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding and...
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