P. v. Torregroza
Defendant Erick R. Torregroza, Jr., was charged by two separate complaints with one felony (vandalism) and four misdemeanors. Based upon the opinion of a psychologist, the court determined that defendant was incompetent to stand trial and ordered him committed to a state hospital for a term of no more than three years.
Defendant challenges the commitment order on the ground that the court failed to appoint a second expert to evaluate his competence. Subsequent to the commitment order and the filing of the notice of appeal, defendant was restored to competency, the court reinstated criminal proceedings, defendant entered no contest pleas, and the court granted three-years’ probation. The Attorney General contends that the appeal is moot. We agree and will dismiss the appeal.
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