Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

Fogarty State Assault Case On Continuance and Insanity Plea

A criminal case discusses a continuance plea where the defendant claims insanity at the time of the offense. The court considers whether the defendant alone can attest to truth of grounds, and whether epilepsy evidence supports delaying trial. The trial court denies some instructions, addresses voir dire, and notes the epileptic history and possible new evidence. The judgment affirms a ten year sentence, with appeals noted.