Legal Opinion

State v. Wheaton

Washington Supreme Court

Decided April 29, 1993No. 59543-7PublishedCited by 26 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, J.

The issue which defendant wants this court to review is how to determine whether a criminal defendant suffering from multiple personality disorder (MPD) was legally insane at the time of the offense. Troubled by the minimal facts presented and the paucity of legal analysis, we have closely examined the record and briefing. We have examined the factual findings and stipulations of fact in light of the medical reports and testimony designated as part of the record. We conclude the record and briefing are insufficient to decide the legal issue raised. We decline to consider the issue, and…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Frye v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1923
  2. State v. RiceWashington Supreme Court · 1988
  3. State v. CrenshawWashington Supreme Court · 1983
  4. State v. WhiteWashington Supreme Court · 1962
  5. Comer Blocker v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1961

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3Cited by26 opinions

  1. Pellegrini v. StateNevada Supreme Court · 2001
  2. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 2000
  3. United States v. Bridget M. Denny-ShafferCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1993
  4. State v. GreeneWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  5. State v. GreeneWashington Supreme Court · 1999

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