Commonwealth v. Pomponi

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

Anthony J. Pomponi stands indicted on murder charges. At his arraignment, he entered pleas of not guilty. Upon motion of defense counsel, the court below authorized Pomponi’s examination by psychiatrists. After several such examinations, defense counsel indicated to the court that Pomponi’s defense would be that of insanity. The Commonwealth then sought permission from the court for the Commonwealth’s psychiatrists to examine Pomponi. The court granted the requested permission, qualifying its order to allow defense counsel to be present at the examination, and…