P. v. Aparicio
Appellant stands accused of murder for a decade-old crime. His prosecution has been delayed because he suffers from mental illness and has on numerous occasions been found incompetent to stand trial. Although antipsychotic medication has proven effective in terms of restoring his competency, he has been reluctant to medicate on his own. Because of this, the prosecution obtained an order allowing the forcible administration of antipsychotic drugs to appellant. Appellant challenges the order, contending it is procedurally flawed and lacks evidentiary support. Court find no basis for reversal and therefore affirm the order.
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