Appeal unanimously dismissed, without costs.
Memorandum:
Petitioner appeals from the denial after a hearing of his petition for release from Gowanda Psychiatric Center. Petitioner was committed to the custody of the New York State Commissioner of Mental Health in 1972 after his acquittal of a charge of assault, first degree, by reason of mental disease or defect. His chief contention is that the court in reaching its determination erred in applying the "fair...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.