Is there any case law where a defendant has been charged with a criminal offence under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cortez, 13 Cal.App.3d 317, 91 Cal.Rptr. 660 (Cal. App. 1970):
In McMann v. Richardson, supra, the court recognized the problem which is presented by this case, as follows: 'On the one hand, uncertainty is inherent in predicting court decisions; but on the other hand defendants facing felony charges are entitled to the effective assistance of competent
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