People v. Crawford CA1/2

BACKGROUND

On September 6, 2024,2 Crawford was charged by felony complaint with elder or dependent adult abuse (Pen. Code,3 § 368, subd. (b)(1)) with the use of a deadly weapon—a knife (§ 12022, subd. (b)(1); count 1) and criminal threats (§ 422, subd. (a); count 2), arising out of an incident involving his mother. On September 18, the day scheduled for the preliminary hearing, Crawford’s counsel expressed a doubt regarding Crawford’s competency to stand trial. (§ 1368, subd. (b).) The trial court conducted an in camera proceeding, after which it declared a doubt and suspended criminal

1 In his August 14, 2025, request for extension of time to file a

supplemental brief, Crawford’s appellate counsel represented, “Upon information and belief, the Contra Costa County Superior Court ordered [Crawford’s] removal from the [DSH],” and Crawford “is currently booked in the Martinez Detention Facility.” Thereafter, this court requested supplemental letter briefs on the issue of mootness that were later filed and are further referenced herein. 2 Further unspecified dates are in 2024.

3 Further statutory references are to the Penal Code.

2 proceedings pursuant to section 1368 et seq.;…