The accused pushed a stranger onto subway tracks while experiencing a substance-induced psychotic episode.
The court ordered an assessment to determine if the accused was not criminally responsible (NCR) under s. 16 of the Criminal Code.
The psychiatric evidence indicated the accused suffered from schizophrenia and a polysubstance abuse disorder, making him more vulnerable to drug-induced psychosis.
The court applied a holistic approach, finding the psychosis was not exclusively caused by drug use but was intertwined with his underlying mental disorder, presenting a continuing danger.
The accused was found NCR and referred to the Ontario Review Board.
