Bentley v. State

RYDER, Judge.

Bentley appeals from his conviction for attempted murder, alleging the lower court erred in denying his counsel last argument before the jury when the only defense witnesses were court-appointed experts who gave testimony supporting appellant’s defense of insanity. We affirm.

The state charged appellant with attempted murder in violation of section 782.-04(1), Florida Statutes (1981). On January 9, 1981, appellant entered a written plea of not guilty. Prior to trial, appellant’s attorney offered a suggestion of insanity, in response to which the court appointed a psychiatrist and…