Daniels v. State

HOLLAND, Justice:

This is the direct appeal of the defendant below, appellant, Roland Daniels (“Daniels”), from findings by a jury that he was guilty but mentally ill with respect to various offenses. Daniels was indicted on July 2, 1985, on charges of Burglary in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangering in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in excess of $1,500, Assault in the First Degree, and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony.

Daniels’ trial commenced on June 30, 1986, and continued through July 3, 1986. After considerable deliberation, and twice reporting…