During this conversation, Judge Rosen made note that Ralph responded to each question appropriately and asked questions back to the judge. We have to understand that we are not looking at what his mental state of mind was at the time of the incident, rather his mental state of mind at the time of the trial. Therefore, when Ralph was found to be competent to stand trial it was believed that he understood the nature of the charges against him and could, if he chose to do so, aid in his defense. KU CJ100 *Emily A. Singleton-Burruano* 3 I am not disagreeing with the fact that Mr. Tortorici was mentally ill, this is clearly evident. However, he committed a crime and it was time to face the punishment for that crime. I feel that he was treated fairly in the trial but I would have liked to see a court ordered follow up psychiatric treatment plan in place for Tortorici. In my opinion, regardless of the crime that is committed or the mental state of the offender at the time of the incident, the offender should be punished according to the crime they have
During this conversation, Judge Rosen made note that Ralph responded to each question appropriately and asked questions back to the judge. We have to understand that we are not looking at what his mental state of mind was at the time of the incident, rather his mental state of mind at the time of the trial. Therefore, when Ralph was found to be competent to stand trial it was believed that he understood the nature of the charges against him and could, if he chose to do so, aid in his defense. KU CJ100 *Emily A. Singleton-Burruano* 3 I am not disagreeing with the fact that Mr. Tortorici was mentally ill, this is clearly evident. However, he committed a crime and it was time to face the punishment for that crime. I feel that he was treated fairly in the trial but I would have liked to see a court ordered follow up psychiatric treatment plan in place for Tortorici. In my opinion, regardless of the crime that is committed or the mental state of the offender at the time of the incident, the offender should be punished according to the crime they have