Case of UCSD Student Accused of Shooting CHP Officer: Examining Process of Pleading Insanity

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Legal experts say the insanity plea is rare and even more rare to enter that plea at an arraignment.

“You do not understand the consequences of your acts — think about it: That means you don’t know what you did and you don’t know why it’s wrong,“ Carlos said.“If he has a history of mental illness, it supports the mental issue is, in fact, real and it is not made up,” Carlos said.

"It was a difficult decision for us to make this plea, and we discussed it extensively with Mr. Du, but we believe it, under the circumstances, it’s the best way to go,” Demidchik said. The lawyer said both the defense and prosecution will likely each get at least two medical evaluations of Du.

 

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