State v. Charles

Citations

• 124 La. 744
• 50 So. 699
• 1909 La. LEXIS 538

Syllabus

<p>1. Criminal Law (§ 625*)— Present Insanity —Procedure.</p> <p>' Where a plea of present insanity is made on behalf of the accused, the judge may appoint a commission of experts to inquire into the mental condition of the defendant, or may refer the issue to a jury.</p> <p>2. Criminal Law (§ 625*) — Insanity at Trial — Separate Issue — Trial—Effect.</p> <p>The arraignment of the accused and the fixing of the case for trial, after the appointment of such a commission, will not be set aside, where it appears that the commission subsequently reported that the accused was not insane. '•</p> <p>3. Criminal Law . (§ 421*) — Insanity—Evidence.</p> <p>The insanity of a person whose mental condition'is at issue cannot be proved by reputation in the family or by general reputation.</p> <p>4. Criminal Law (§ 825*) — Objections to Instructions — Request for Special Instruction.</p> <p>A general objection to a charge on the subject of insanity, accompanied by no request for special instruction, will not avail.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>