CALOGERO, Justice.
The defendant in this case, Bryan Jerome Shank, was indicted by the Calcasieu Parish Grand Jury for the capital offense of first degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30(1). He pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity after counsel had been appointed to represent him. At the sanity hearing, on September 30, 1981, defendant was found competent to stand trial and to assist counsel. He was ultimately convicted as charged and, although...
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