People v. Plackowska, 2020 IL App (2d) 171015 (August). Episode 811 (Duration 12:18)
Even the state acknowledged defendant likely suffered a psychotic break from reality, but she is still guilty of first degree murder.
[Read more…]Demon Tells Defendant To Test His Mortality: He Collides Into A Mother’s Mini-Van
People v. Oelerich, 2017 IL App (2d) 141281 (February). Episode 295 (Duration 13:05)
Defendant had severe mental delusions and issues when he drove his car head on into a lady’s mini van. [Read more…]
Defendant Allowed To Claim The Insanity Defense Even Though The Fitness Report Will Come Back As Sane
People v. Burnett, 2016 IL App (1st) 141033 (December). Episode 286 (Duration 7:59)
Trial judge denies an insanity defense to a defendant with recognized schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, suffering from hallucinations, “disorganized thinking,” drug addiction, and an IQ of 72, placing him within a “borderline range of cognitive functioning.” [Read more…]