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People v. Chavez

Citations

  • 629 P.2d 1040
  • 1981 Colo. LEXIS 696

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  • recognizing that “mental illness for the most part is a long lasting phenomenon.”
  • recognizing that \mental illness for the most part is a long lasting phenomenon.\
  • Court notes that the statutory scheme governing criminal committees “contemplates that the defendant’s present need for care and treatment ... will be addressed.”
  • “A plea of not guilty by reason of insanity is a plea in the nature of confession and avoidance.”
  • not guilty by reason of insanity is plea in nature of confession and avoidance
  • pertinent statutes do not violate equal protection or due process

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Judges: Quinn

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