Life After a Guilty Except Insane (GEI) Verdict in Arizona
What Is a GEI Verdict? A Guilty Except Insane (GEI) verdict in Arizona, under A.R.S. §13-502, means the court has determined that a defendant, due
What Is a GEI Verdict? A Guilty Except Insane (GEI) verdict in Arizona, under A.R.S. §13-502, means the court has determined that a defendant, due
Exploring the Guilty Except Insane Plea in Pima County When individuals with conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder or schizophrenia face criminal charges in Pima County,
Mastering Arizona’s GEI Defense Arizona’s Guilty Except Insane (GEI) defense, outlined in A.R.S. §13-502, requires clear and convincing evidence that a severe mental disease or
Arizona’s sentencing process can seem complex to those unfamiliar with it. Here’s how it typically unfolds: after a guilty plea, the prosecution and defense present
When someone’s mental health raises red flags in Arizona’s criminal justice system, Maricopa County turns to a process called Rule 11. It’s all about figuring
When mental illness mixes with crime in Arizona, the legal system takes a sharp turn. Maricopa County courts use a rare tool called the “Guilty
Many studies point to a high link between low income and violent crime. Research has found violent crimes are higher in Phoenix’s low-income areas. As
Fleeing the scene of a traffic accident or not stopping for a police officer is a serious offense in Arizona as in other states. Falling
Serious crimes against children carry heavy sentences in Arizona and elsewhere. Not only do prosecutors crack down hard on crimes against young people but juries
The M’Naghten Rule is the basis of insanity defenses in the United Kingdom and the United States. It was established by the British House of
