A San Fernando Valley man accused of rape outside a Valencia restaurant in 2015 was declared competent to assist in his own defense Friday.

Etienne Juarez Rosas, 25, of Winnetka, is now due back in court Feb. 8, when attorneys from both sides will meet to set a court date within about a month.

The status hearing was part of the legal process to determine whether Etienne Juarez Rosas, accused of pushing a woman into a car and sexually assaulting her, is capable of assisting in his own legal defense in a trial

Rosas was initially arrested on a rape charge in November 2015, however, delays in the defense pushed the trial date. A jury trial was expected to begin in October, when the public defender’s office transferred the case and his new attorney declared a doubt on Rosas’ competency.

Both sides then had to evaluate Rosas, and a judge determined he was capable of defense.

Rosas is being held in lieu of $4,000,000 bail.