R v Crispe (No 2) [2014] NSWDC 201

R v Crispe (No 2) [2014] NSWDC 201

Tricia Oi Foong Crispe committed the act as charged, but at the time was suffering from a major depressive disorder with psychotic features, rendering her unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions. Therefore, she is found not guilty by reason of mental illness under s 38 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 (NSW).

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Tricia Oi Foong Crispe
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Trial by Judge Alone (special Verdict on Mental Illness)
Outcome
Not guilty by reason of mental illness (special verdict)
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Defence of Mental Illness, Responsibility for Criminal Acts, Disease of the Mind, Assessment of Intent
Criminal Law Mental Health Law Wounding With Intent Defence of Mental Illness Responsibility for Criminal Acts Disease of the Mind Assessment of Intent

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Tricia Oi Foong Crispe

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Trial by Judge Alone (special Verdict on Mental Illness)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Tricia Oi Foong Crispe wounded Phillip Crispe as alleged
  2. 2 Whether Tricia Oi Foong Crispe was legally not responsible due to mental illness at the time of the offence

Ratio Decidendi

Tricia Oi Foong Crispe committed the act as charged, but at the time was suffering from a major depressive disorder with psychotic features, rendering her unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions. Therefore, she is found not guilty by reason of mental illness under s 38 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 (NSW).

Court Disposition

Not guilty by reason of mental illness (special verdict)