Petric v. People

OPINION OF THE COURT

(October 16, 2014)

Cabret, Associate Justice.

Ivan Petrie appeals his convictions for first-degree murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, first-degree animal abuse, and unauthorized possession of ammunition. For the reasons that follow, we reverse Petrie’s convictions and remand for the Superior Court to enter a judgment of acquittal for unauthorized possession of ammunition and a judgment of not guilty by reason of insanity on the remaining charges.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On November 21, 2006, Officers Richard…