State v. Dalton

First-degree murder case in which defendant unsuccessfully argued not guilty by reason of insanity; whether prosecutor in closing argument committed prejudicial error by exaggerating defendant's chance for early release from civil commitment if she were found not guilty based on insanity.

Files

These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you are having trouble accessing these files, you may request an accessible format.

Summary

First-degree murder case in which defendant unsuccessfully argued not guilty by reason of insanity; whether prosecutor in closing argument committed prejudicial error by exaggerating defendant's chance for early release from civil commitment if she were found not guilty based on insanity.