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What is the Guilty Except Insane Defense in Arizona?

The guilty except insane defense in Arizona, also known as GEI, can be brought when the guilt of a defendant is not in doubt but

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ACLU Warns Solitary Confinement Fuels Mental Health Problems in Prison

Solitary confinement is used widely and often indiscriminately in the America prison system. Although placing a prisoner for hours on their own may make life

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When is An Assault Elevated to an Aggravated Assault in Arizona?

Assault is one of the most common offenses in Arizona. Whether you are facing misdemeanor assault or felony aggravated assault charges, the consequences of the

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How to Help a Mentally Ill Family Member who has been Arrested

The arrest of a family member is always distressing. When your family member suffers from a mental illness, the pressures on the family are exacerbated

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What is Competency to Stand Trial in Arizona?

Competency to stand trial in Arizona relates to Rule 11 which gives a criminal defendant the right to a mental examination and hearing when reasonable

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What Are the Alternative Paths for Mentally ill Prisoners in Arizona?

At the Garcia Law Firm, we believe everyone deserves a fair and just trial in the Arizona court system. All the circumstances related to a

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How ‘Tough-on-Crime’ Initiatives in Arizona Ignore Mental Health

In 2017, the American Civil Liberties Union brought a lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and its former leader, Joe Arpaio, who modeled himself

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The Importance of Rule 11 in Arizona

During a trial in Arizona, a defense attorney may ask for a Rule 11 evaluation of his or her client. Under Rule 11, the defendant

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I Have Been Charged with a Felony, Can a Mental Illness Attorney Help?

Whether you have been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, the attorneys at Garcia Law will defend the mentally ill no matter the circumstances.

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Why a Lawyer Must Investigate the Defendant’s Childhood History

Mental health problems can often be traced back to an early age. Childhood trauma can affect adults later in life. For this reason, it’s important

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