IQ results push back criminal proceedings for Oklahoma teen
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March 21, 2018
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — An attorney for an Oklahoma teenager facing murder and rape charges said there are concerns about the teen's competency to stand trial.
Assistant Public Defender Marny Hill had a Monday arraignment on two cases for Deonte James Green, 16, taken off the schedule after she became aware of an Office of Juvenile Affairs evaluation that determined Green's IQ of 59 is significantly below what's generally accepted in criminal cases, the Tulsa World reported.
Hill said she's planning to request a hearing to determine whether Green is legally competent to stand trial in either case....
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