Camarillo v. State

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Frank Camarillo was convicted of attempted robbery and sentenced to two years imprisonment. On appeal the defendant raises a single issue charging that the court erred in not permitting the defendant’s expert medical witness to continue his testimony regarding the defendant’s sanity and thereby violated the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

The events giving rise to this charge began with the defendant’s plea of not responsible by reason of insanity. The court appointed two psychiatrists to examine the defendant and determine his sanity at the time of the alleged crime. The…