Perkins v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

5 state decisions

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1. ““(W)hen a defendant demonstrates to the trial judge that his sanity at the time of the offense is to be a significant factor at trial, the State must, at a minimum, assure the defendant access to a competent psychiatrist who will conduct an appropriate examination and assist in evaluation, preparation, and presentation of the defense.” Ake v. Oklahoma, 470 U. S. 68, 83 (105 SC 1087, 84 LE2d 53) (1985). [Cit.] “[T]he appointment of a psychiatrist is not always necessary, even when the defense makes a motion for appointment of one.” Lindsey v. State, 254 Ga. 444, 449 ( 330 SE2d 563 ) (1985). “The trial court is authorized to order a psychiatrist, or perhaps some other competent mental health expert, to examine the defendant in order to determine whether his sanity is likely to be a significant factor in his defense.” Id. at 449 . “The mere filing of a motion does not constitute a preliminary showing that sanity at the time of the offense is likely to be a significant factor at trial. [Cit.]” Robinson v. State, 186 Ga. App. 767, 768 ( 368 SE2d 533 ) (1988). 5”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 265 Ga. App. 352 - LaCount v. State