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P. v. S.M. CA2/6
S.M., a mentally disordered offender (MDO; Pen. Code, § 2962 et seq.), appeals an order authorizing the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) to involuntarily administer psychotropic medication to treat his severe mental disorder. (In re Qawi (2004) 32 Cal.4th 1.) Appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to represent himself and the evidence does not support the finding that he lacks the capacity to refuse treatment. We affirm.

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