People v. Blakely

Opinion

HUFFMAN, Acting P. J.

Anthony John Blakely pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity to assault with a deadly weapon (Pen. Code, 1 §§ 245, subd. (a)(1), 1192.7, subd. (c); count 1) and robbery (§ 211; count 2). The jury convicted him of both counts. After the evidence was presented in the sanity phase of the trial, the court granted the People’s motion for a directed verdict of sanity.

Blakely appeals, contending the court erred in directing a verdict of sanity. We conclude the court did not err in removing the issue of Blakely’s sanity from the jury. As set forth in People…