In the original Andrea Yates trial in 2002, prosecution expert Dr. Park Dietz testified that he would not testify to the “ultimate issue.” He then testified that Ms. Yates knew the wrongfulness of her actions and reported a list of reasons supporting his opinion.

0. What is the “ultimate issue” in an insanity case?

1. Was Dr. Dietz’s testimony “ultimate issue” testimony? Why or why not?