Dr. Kristine Lake

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and possession of stolen property.

The accused, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, sought an absolute discharge but refused to attend the hearing or participate in a court-ordered violence risk assessment.

Relying on expert psychiatric and psychological evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to a lack of insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and potential for substance abuse if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.