R v Griffiths [2017] NSWSC 1666
On the basis of current psychiatric reports, the accused's schizophrenia is in remission and he now meets the legal criteria for fitness to stand trial; therefore, he is found fit and proceedings may continue.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 01 December 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Fitness to Stand Trial Determination
- Outcome
- Accused found fit to stand trial
- Legal Topics
- ['murder' 'fitness to Stand Trial' 'mental Illness']
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Procedural Posture
Criminal / Fitness to Stand Trial Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether the accused has become fit to stand trial after previously being found unfit']
Ratio Decidendi
On the basis of current psychiatric reports, the accused's schizophrenia is in remission and he now meets the legal criteria for fitness to stand trial; therefore, he is found fit and proceedings may continue.
Court Disposition
Accused found fit to stand trial
Orders
- ['Matter to be placed in the arraignments list on 9 February 2018' 'Accused to remain in custody']
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