What is the test for having a lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Quiming, H043494 (Cal. App. 2019):
his [or her] lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding . . . [or] a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him [or her].' [Citations.]" (People v. Mickel (2016) 2 Cal.5th 181, 194-195 (Mickel).)
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