Rohinie Bisesar, now charged with 2nd-degree murder, 'very upset,' lawyer says

Rohinie Bisesar's lawyer said his client, held in custody on a second-degree murder charge, is like a "deer in the headlights" at the moment.

Bisesar, 40, is now charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of28-year-oldRosemarieJunor, who was stabbedinside a Shoppers Drug Mart in the downtown PATH system last week.

Dressed in a green sweater, she appeared to be be smiling slightly as she entered the courtroom for a brief appearance this morning.

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The criminalcharges against Bisesar were upgraded after Junor died in hospital on Wednesday night.

Calvin Barry, Bisesar'slawyer, called the situation "tragic all around" and admitted the upgraded chargeswill make it far more difficult for his client to get bail.

"We've kind of gone from a one to 10 in terms of severity," he said.

Barry said Bisesar, who is being held at a detention centre in Milton, Ont., is "very upset" right now and said he's worried that the "meek and quiet" woman is struggling to cope in jail.

Barry wouldn't comment on whether Bisesar has had a psychiatric evaluation, nor if she's fully aware of what she's accused of.

Police allege Bisesar brought a knife with her into the store and stabbed Junor,critically injuring the young woman last Friday afternoon. Junor died in hospital on Wednesday.

Police have said there's no apparent connection between Junor and the accused.

Bisesar was arrested on Tuesday.

She'sset to appear in court again on Jan. 8, 2016, at Old City Hall.