Md. Court Releases Man Found Ncr, Says Expert Testimony On Danger Not an Absolute Requirement
The Daily Record (Baltimore) › November 13, 2008
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A mentally ill Baltimore man who was committed to the state health department was not required to present expert testimony to prove his fitness for release at trial, the Court of Appeals held yesterday, reversing a lower appellate panel's decision.
While such testimony may be highly relevant, it is not an "absolute requirement" and its necessity must be judged on a case- by-case basis, according to the high court.See the full content of this document
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Md. Court Releases Man Found Ncr, Says Expert Testimony On Danger Not an Absolute Requirement
The jury could determine whether Linwood Bean, the 56-year-old petitioner, poses a danger to society upon his release without testimony from a doctor who agreed with his stance.
WHAT THE COURT HELDCase: Linwood Bean...See the full content of this document
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