People v. Thiem

The defendant, Bernard Thiem, was charged by indictment with the murder of Arthur Daniels. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)(2).) Although initially found unfit to stand trial, 1 he was subsequently determined fit for trial, and was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a bench trial. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 115 — 3.) Pursuant to section 5 — 2—4(a) of the Unified Code of Corrections (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 1005 — 2—4(a)), the trial court on March 22, 1978, entered an order finding the defendant in need of mental treatment and consequently committing…