Walsh v. State

We find that the trial court properly denied the appellant’s motion for judgment of acquittal, which was grounded on his insanity defense. The evidence presented indicated that the appellant suffered from bipolar disorder, required medication to treat the disorder, became angry and erratic when he was not taking his prescribed medication, and may not have been taking his medication on the night the offenses were committed. However, no evidence was presented indicating that, because of his mental disorder, the appellant did not understand the nature and consequences of his actions, nor was…