State v. Pepin

Robert Pepin appeals the order denying final discharge, pursuant to RCW 10.77.200, contending the State failed to present sufficient evidence to support the court’s conclusion he presents a substantial likelihood of committing felonious acts jeopardizing public safety.

In 1963 Mr. Pepin was hearing voices. For over a month, the voices told him to shoot his brother-in-law, so he did it. He was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.

Mr. Pepin was diagnosed as having paranoid schizophrenia. He has been receiving injections of Prolixin, an antipsychotic drug. He was conditionally…