APPLETON (WLUK) – The teenage driver charged in a drunken driving crash which killed a couple is not competent to stand trial, but will continue to get psychiatric treatment, a judge ruled Thursday.
Giovanni Cadavid, 18, faces six counts, including two of homicide by intoxicated use a motor vehicle, for the April 9 crash at Wisconsin Avenue and Meade Street. Cadavid allegedly had a BAC of .195, according to the criminal complaint. Alan, 67, and Margaret, 72, Hopfensperger were killed.
Competency refers to the defendant’s ability to understand the court proceedings and assist in his own defense.
A psychiatric evaluation determined Cadavid is not competent currently, but could regain competency with treatment. The defense and state agreed such treatment was the proper course of action…