State v. Flores  ·  2005-08-10  ·  New Mexico Court of Appeals  ·  pin 724 P.2d at 249

“If nonexperts had the opportunity to observe [the defendant] and had knowledge of his mental state, and were thus able to form an opinion as to his competency, their opinions could have been offered and received, and could have formed the basis for a further determination by the court.”