R v SANDOVAL [2010] NSWDC 321

R v SANDOVAL [2010] NSWDC 321

Mr Sandoval is to be released from custody subject to specified conditions because, on the balance of probabilities, the safety of Mr Sandoval and the public is not seriously endangered by his release, given current treatment and compliance.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Consequential Orders After Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness
Outcome
released from custody subject to conditions
Legal Topics
['consequential Orders' 'not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness' 'dangerous Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm']
['criminal Law'] ['consequential Orders' 'not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness' 'dangerous Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Consequential Orders After Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['whether the court should release Mr Sandoval from custody subject to conditions after a finding of not guilty by reason of mental illness']

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Sandoval is to be released from custody subject to specified conditions because, on the balance of probabilities, the safety of Mr Sandoval and the public is not seriously endangered by his release, given current treatment and compliance.

Court Disposition

released from custody subject to conditions

Orders

  • ['He comply with directions by Dr Sean Yenson or any other psychiatrist and be supervised by Macarthur Mental Health Service.' 'He comply with all directions by any alcohol and drug counsellor and submit to testing to ensure compliance with condition 3.' 'He is not to consume any alcohol or illicit drugs at all.'...