Section 15.44 Motion to Dismiss Based on Lack of Capacity to Understand the Proceedings

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F. (§15.44) Motion to Dismiss Based on Lack of Capacity to Understand the Proceedings

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Motion to Dismiss

The defendant, ____________________, by counsel, moves the Court to dismiss this case.

As grounds for this motion, the defendant would show to the Court as follows:

1. The defendant, as a result of a mental disease or defect, lacks the capacity to understand the proceedings against him or assist in his own defense. Section 552.020.1, RSMo 2000. See the report of ___________________, M.D...