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Try CasePortal for FreeJ. Oliver finds that defendant's behavior was not required to hold a sua sponte hearing to evaluate defendant's competence to stand trial for sexual abuse of a child. His remarks about his medical conditions did not require a hearing, and counsel assured the trial court that he comprehended events and could aid in his defense. Also, counsel was not deficient for seeking testimony about the victim's truthfulness since defendant admitted to the abuse in recorded interviews. Affirmed.
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