Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the Supreme Court did not err in determining, after a hearing, that the defendant was competent to stand trial (see CPL 730.10). The burden of proof is on the prosecution to establish a defendant's competence, and the burden requires that fitness to stand trial be established by a preponderance of the evidence (see People v Mendez,
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