Legal Opinion
State v. Allan
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided April 8, 1969No. 53060PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GARFIELD, Chief Justice.
Defendant Allan, who was acquitted on the ground of insanity of the crime of assault with intent to murder in violation of section 690.6 Code 1966, has appealed from an order of the district court, pursuant to Code section 785.19, finding his discharge would be dangerous to the public peace and safety and committing him to the State Mental Health Institute at Mt. Pleasant until such time as its superintendent determines defendant is no longer so dangerous and is sane.
Section 785.19 at all times pertinent here provided: “Acquittal on ground of insanity — commitment. If…
2Cases cited31 opinions
- Taylor v. TaintorSupreme Court of the United States · 1873
- Lewis R. Winn v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1959
- State v. BatesSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1953
- State v. BruntlettSupreme Court of Iowa · 1949
- State v. HarknessSupreme Court of Iowa · 1968
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3Cited by21 opinions
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