Charged with stabbings on a Bay Area-bound Amtrak train, man faces competency hearing
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Brandon Torres-Mendoza faces serious charges including assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and possessing brass knuckles, while his mental competency is under question.
The judge suspended proceedings pending a mental competency hearing, with legal ramifications based on the defendant's ability to aid in his own defense.
Under Section 1368 of the Penal Code, if found mentally incompetent, Torres-Mendoza cannot be tried until he is determined to be competent.
Torres-Mendoza remains in Solano County Jail, charged with multiple felonies including a special allegation of causing great bodily injury.
Read at The Mercury News
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