The accused pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault after stabbing the victim in the neck.
The defence argued the accused was not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCRMD) under s. 16 of the Criminal Code, calling a forensic psychiatrist who testified the accused was suffering from a psychotic episode and command hallucinations.
The court rejected the expert evidence, finding it relied on inadequate information and that the accused's statements to police demonstrated he had the capacity to know the act was morally wrong.
The accused was found criminally responsible and guilty of aggravated assault.
