[Download] "People v. Heral" by Supreme Court of Illinois # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: People v. Heral
- Author : Supreme Court of Illinois
- Release Date : January 26, 1976
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 57 KB
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Following plea negotiations the defendant, Carrie Jean Heral, entered a plea of guilty in the circuit court of Winnebago County to an indictment charging her with the murder of a 14-month-old boy. The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the circuit court. (25 Ill. App.3d 806.) We granted leave to appeal. On August 2, 1972, the defendant, who was then 19 years old, was arrested and charged with the murder of Rodney Stewart Collison, a 14-month-old child. The public defender who was appointed to represent the defendant moved to have her examined to determine her competency to stand trial. Two psychiatrists were appointed, and their preliminary reports were filed with the court shortly thereafter. The reports stated that the defendant showed severe remorse and was depressed with suicidal preoccupation. Both psychiatrists in the preliminary report stated that the defendant understands the nature of the charges against her and is willing and able to cooperate with counsel in her defense.