The disposal of criminal charges by the courts on account of the mental illness of accused individuals has become more prevalent in recent years, igniting debates about the effectiveness of the justice system in distinguishing genuine sufferers from those using it as a pretence to evade punishment.
Nasyid singer-songwriter Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman plans to apply for release from the mental health facility where he is currently receiving treatment after being freed by the sessions court here today for three cannabis-related charges.
The Petaling Jaya sessons court is to deliver its verdict on nasyid singer and songwriter Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman's charges of possessing, cultivating and consuming cannabis tomorrow.
