State v. Hoffman

BAKES, Justice.

The defendant, David Hoffman, was charged with assault with intent to commit murder, a felony under I.C. §§ 18-901 and 18-909, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in violation of I.C. § 19-2520. Defendant filed a Notice of Intent to Rely Upon Mental Disease or Defect as a defense, and the court ordered a psychiatric and psychological examination to be performed. Upon receipt of the psychiatrist’s evaluation, defendant filed a Motion for Judgment of Acquittal and Commitment pursuant to then effective I.C. §§ 18-213(1) and 18-214(1). On May 16, 1980, the…