United States Seventh Circuit

Defendant's ability to understand criminal proceedings was not in question despite purported delusions, so no further competence hearing is necessary. The Constitution does not entitle courtroom spectators to wear religious headgear where prohibited by a general application rule.

Appellate Information

• Argued 04/04/2003
• Decided 05/14/2003
• Published 05/14/2003

Judges

• EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge., Before POSNER, EASTERBROOK, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Seventh Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• Randy G. Massey (argued), Office of U.S. Attorney, Criminal Div., Fairview Heights, IL, for Plaintiff-Appellee., Adam B. Goodman (argued), Lovells, Chicago, IL, for Defendant-Appellant.