People State New York v. Emanuel Santana

Defendant was indicted for forcible rape and robbery, first degree sexual abuse and other crimes for three separate incidents in Queens in which he attacked different women at knifepoint. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. At the jury trial, the only issue was whether defendant lacked the mental capacity to commit the crimes by reason of mental disease or defect (Penal Law § 40.15). Defendant was convicted on all charges, and the Appellate Division affirmed unanimously.