People v. Way

Defendant Carroll Way was committed to the Department of Mental Health for treatment following his acquittal by a jury of first-degree murder. The lower court based its action on MCLA § 767.27b (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp § 28.966[12]) 1 Defendant brings this appeal as of right from his commitment.

Defendant was tried for the murder of his wife’s paramour. At arraignment defendant stood mute and a plea of not guilty was entered. Following proper notice, 2 defendant produced evidence supporting a defense of insanity.

At the close of evidence the trial court instructed the jury that four verdicts…