People v. Manns

Defendant, David E. Manns, was charged by information with one count of aggravated robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 5(a) (West 2004)). The trial court found him unfit to stand trial. The trial court later held a discharge hearing and found the evidence was sufficient to convict defendant of the charges. Defendant appeals from this finding, arguing (1) the evidence demonstrated he was insane at the time of the offense and (2) his trial counsel was ineffective in not raising an insanity defense to the charges. We reverse and remand.

I. BACKGROUND

The charges against defendant were based on his conduct on…