[Livia]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

That would be ridiculous and with respect I studied law.
If he just wasn't turning up, that would be a different thing altogther and he could be tried in his absence.

If he is however unable to even enter a plea as to not guilty or guilty,especially if he has someone who has to act as his power of attorney as to everyday affairs too,then it would be inhumane to hold such a trial.

As unfair as that is for no trial to be possible in anyones interests.
If his dementia is at the stage his Doctors have said, so bad that he could not take part or understand the proceedings,then it would likely be thrown out of court anyway.
No judgement could justifiably be made and I doubt any judge would do so either.

You are surely aware of what dementia is,memories, of people, including family and friends, life and events.good and bad, all gone for good.

Succinctly put, Joey.