MILLS, J.
The defendant was convicted by a jury of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, G. L. c. 265, § 15A. He appeals from his conviction, claiming that it was error to fail to hold a competency hearing before his trial began. He also appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial, claiming that his counsel was constitutionally ineffective as to both a potential insanity defense and the defendant's competency to stand trial. We conclude...
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