Real Criminal Cases

Applying Concepts to Real Criminal Cases

Read this article: Woman Smothered Son, 1, in Manhattan Restroom, Prosecutors Say By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr. APRIL 8, 2015  about Latisha Fisher, who was charged with one count of Second
Degree Murder for allegedly killing her 1-year-old son in a restaurant bathroom. In your
paper, please address the following questions:
1. Describe how the concept of Competency to Stand Trial might apply to her criminal
case, using the
Dusky standard for competence that we discussed in class.
2. Discuss what Ms. Fisher would have to prove to the court if she pleads Not Guilty by
Reason of Insanity (New York uses the ALI test for insanity).
a. Include a discussion of what would likely happen to her if she is found NGRI
3. Assuming that she truly is seriously mentally ill, what do you think would be the
most “just” approach to handling Ms. Fisher’s case?

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