Trucci v. State

BERANEK, Judge.

Appellant was charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated assault and after trial was convicted of aggravated battery and aggravated assault. He appeals raising two points, both of which relate to his mental status — competency to stand trial and insanity at the time of the offense. The facts and circumstances relating to the appellate issues are as follows.

Appellant is a 35 year old Vietnam war veteran. A psychologist’s testimony and appellant’s medical history established an ongoing pattern of severe mental disturbances. Appellant has a 100% psychiatric…