Gilbert v. State

Hall, Justice.

Gilbert appeals from his June 17, 1975, conviction and sixteen-year prison sentence for armed robbery. The evidence was sufficient to show that he committed the armed robbery; the only question on appeal is whether the evidence supports the finding of the trial court that he was sane at the time of the offense.

Gilbert entered a plea of "not guilty,” which encompasses the defense of "not guilty by reason of insanity,” and waived a trial by jury. The evidence shows that he was previously indicted for rape, filed a special plea of insanity, and on November 26,1973, was found to be…