P. v. Shamoun CA4/1
Hadeer Shamoun appeals from an order denying his application for restoration of sanity pursuant to Penal Code section 1026.2. A criminal defendant, such as Shamoun, who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI defendant) may file an application for restoration of sanity if the defendant wishes to be released from governmental supervision. (Id., subd. (a).) In order for the defendant to establish that his sanity has been restored, the defendant must prove that he is "no longer a danger to the health and safety of others, due to mental defect, disease, or disorder." (Id., subd. (e).)
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