People v. Webb

This is a murder case in which the defendant offered the defense of insanity. Following his conviction on one murder count, the defendant argued in the Court of Appeals that the circuit court abused its discretion in restricting the testimony of his psychiatric expert. The Court of Appeals affirmed, finding no error. We believe that the circuit court did err, but we likewise affirm. On this record, the error was harmless.

We also modify the judgment of the Court of Appeals with regard to the nature of the sentencing procedure that should be followed when a defendant *267is acquitted of one offense…