People v. Rupert

Opinion

KINGSLEY, J.

Defendant John Rupert was charged with one count of murder (Pen. Code, § 187), and one count of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen. Code, § 245). Defendant pled not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. On defendant’s motion Dr. Andre Tweed was appointed to examine him pursuant to section 730 of the Evidence Code. Dr. Miles Gullingsrud and Dr. Jaime Amselem were appointed to examine defendant pursuant to section 1027 of the Penal Code. The jury found defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter, and guilty of assault by means of force…