Appeals Granted

Case

LAM DANG v. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
(Record Number 130553)

From

The Court of Appeals of Virginia

Counsel

Lauren Whitley (OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER) for appellant.

Raymond F. Morrogh, Marin B. Hoplamazian (OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY) for appellee.

Assignment of Error

1. The Court of Appeals erred in affirming the trial court's error in denying defense counsel's Motion for a Competency Evaluation under § 19.2-169.1 as there was probable cause that Mr. Dang did not understand the proceedings against him and was unable to assist his counsel.

Date Granted

  6-18-2013