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INTRODUCTION

Defendant James Stewart appeals from the judgment following his plea of no contest to carjacking and personal use of a gun. His sole contention on appeal is the court erred in denying him a second hearing on his competency to stand trial.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

A. History of the Crime

At approximately 2:00 a.m. on June 20, 2009, Oscar Ramirez was stopped at a red light in Compton. Defendant approached Ramirez’s vehicle from the passenger side and spoke to Ramirez through an open window. Suddenly, defendant pulled out a handgun, pointed it at Ramirez’s head, and threatened to shoot if Ramirez did not step out of the car. Ramirez complied, and defendant proceeded to drive away in the car. Ramirez ran home and called the police. A Compton police officer responded to the call and interviewed Ramirez upon arrival. The officer used his police radio to describe defendant and the vehicle to other officers, and a call came in about twenty minutes later informing him that a suspect had been detained at a nearby gas station. The officer drove Ramirez to the gas station, and Ramirez identified defendant, the gun, and the vehicle. Defendant was arrested and charged…