Legal Opinion
State v. Weekly
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided March 25, 2003No. WD 61086PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JAMES M. SMART, JR., Judge.
The Department of Mental Health appeals the unconditional release pursuant to section 552.040 of Scotty J. Weekly. The Department contends that the trial court did not apply the correct standards in its decision. We agree that the trial court misapplied the law. The judgment is reversed.
Statement of Facts
Scotty J. Weekly was a chronic user of intravenous amphetamines. On September 8, 1994, Weekly was in a psychotic state. While under the delusion that his family was in danger, Weekly commandeered a vehicle. Weekly forced an indi vidual, at gunpoint, to drive him…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- State v. NashMissouri Court of Appeals · 1998
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