Staff reviewed
SEDRIC D. ELZIE A/K/A SEDRIC ELZIE V. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
— STAFF
Given the circuit judge’s own observations of and interactions with Elzie, as well as Dr. Webb’s unrefuted opinion that Elzie was competent to stand trial, we cannot conclude that the circuit judge’s determination was “manifestly against the overwhelming weight of the evidence.”
Miss. Ct. App. · affirmed
Whether a court may find a defendant competent based solely on an unrebutted expert report after the defendant refused to cooperate.