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Modification: Mendez v. Superior Court (People)

Ruling by

Joanne Motoike

Lower Court

Orange County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Erin Rowe
Because defendant was also charged with felonies when found mentally incompetent, Penal Code Section 1370.01 was inapplicable, and trial court did not err in denying dismissal of defendant's misdemeanor case.



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