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In April, the 52-year-old from Hilo was found fit to stand trial after being examined by three doctors. They determined he understood his charges and the court proceedings.
But at a hearing on Friday in Kona, Mahi’s attorney James Biven motioned for a second examination to specifically address his mental capacity to understand his responsibility for the kidnapping and assault that took place last year.
The motion was granted by 3rd Circuit Court Judge Wendy DeWeese. There was no opposition from the state.
To allow for a second mental examination, a 3rd Circuit Court judge on Friday morning granted an eight-month continuance of the trial set for Duncan Mahi, who is charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenager.
Hilo man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen granted second mental examination | Big Island Now
A 3rd Circuit Court judge granted an eight-month continuance for a Hilo man, who is facing kidnapping charges, to allow for a second mental examination.bigislandnow.com
In April, the 52-year-old from Hilo was found fit to stand trial after being examined by three doctors. They determined he understood his charges and the court proceedings.
But at a hearing on Friday in Kona, Mahi’s attorney James Biven motioned for a second examination to specifically address his mental capacity to understand his responsibility for the kidnapping and assault that took place last year.
The motion was granted by 3rd Circuit Court Judge Wendy DeWeese. There was no opposition from the state.
