U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Apr. 22, 2016
Forcing man to have medication so he can stand trial not allowed, court rules
Authorities cannot forcibly administer medication to a diagnosed schizophrenic in order to make him competent to stand trial, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Authorities cannot forcibly administer medication to a diagnosed schizophrenic in order to make him competent to stand trial, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
The unanimous opinion holds that former Transportation Security Administration employee Nna Alpha Onuoha can reject efforts made by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to make him take medications i...
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