"We filed a motion to Determine Mr. Jeffries' Competency to Stand Trial, which will be dealt with in Court as, and when, appropriate - according to the Judge," Brian Bieber, an attorney for Jeffries, told BI in a statement. In court, mental competency refers to whether a defendant is able to understand the basics of what's going on in their criminal case.
Federal prosecutors are expected to challenge the move, which will add months to pre-trial proceedings. The defense has until February 6 to file a doctor's report in support of the competency motion, while prosecutors have until April 8 to file their own doctor's report.
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