R v DGL [2004] NSWSC 414

R v DGL [2004] NSWSC 414

At the time of the offence, the accused knew the nature and quality of her acts but did not know that what she was doing was wrong, as a result of severe mental illness. Accordingly, a special verdict of not guilty by reason of mental illness was returned.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Accused: DGL
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Trial (judge Alone)
Outcome
Not guilty by reason of mental illness
Legal Topics
Mental Illness Defence, Special Verdict, Murder
Criminal Law Mental Illness Defence Special Verdict Murder

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

DGL

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Trial (judge Alone)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused was not guilty of murder by reason of mental illness as defined in the Mental Health (Criminal Procedure) Act 1990

Ratio Decidendi

At the time of the offence, the accused knew the nature and quality of her acts but did not know that what she was doing was wrong, as a result of severe mental illness. Accordingly, a special verdict of not guilty by reason of mental illness was returned.

Court Disposition

Not guilty by reason of mental illness

Orders

  • The accused is not guilty by reason of mental illness