Lewis v. State

ROONEY,1 Justice.

Appellant was charged with the crimes of aggravated burglary, in violation of § 6-7-201(a)(i) and (b)(ii), W.S.19772, and first degree arson, in violation of § 6-7-101, W.S.19773. He pled not guilty by reason of mental illness or deficiency. After a jury trial, he was found guilty on both counts.

Appellant words the issues on appeal as follows:

“1. Whether the state legislature may amend the statutes governing defenses to criminal acts based on mental illness, and thereby curtailing the variety of ill*1280nesses applicable, placing the entire burden of proof and persuasion upon the…