An attorney for the man charged in the crash that killed a 12-year-old Las Vegas boy is seeking a competency hearing.
Oh'Ryan Brooks appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court for a preliminary hearing in the death of 12-year-old Cristofer Suarez.
However, Judge Joe Bonaventure received a request from Brooks' attorney for a competency evaluation, and proceedings were suspended until the matter can be resolved.
A new hearing was scheduled for November, with Brooks to be bound over to Clark County District Court.
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Author's summary: Competency hearing sought for Las Vegas man charged in fatal crash.