Autism and How Can It Affect Your Competency to Stand Trial
Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. Some studies suggest diagnosis rates are rising by over 10 percent a year.
Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. Some studies suggest diagnosis rates are rising by over 10 percent a year.
Developmental delays or developmental disabilities can be caused by a range of conditions. The courts are a blunt instrument when it comes to dealing with
Arizona has some of the strictest porn and child molestation laws in the nation. Both offenses are felonies. People who are convicted of offenses against
On occasions, we hear of sad cases in which a schizophrenic defendant says voices in his or her head led to a violent act. Although
Deaths in Arizona prisons occur far too often. The large population that suffers from mental illness is most vulnerable. In 2018, the American Civil Liberties
Many drug crimes are dealt with by the federal authorities. When the accused is dealt with in a federal court he or she often faces
The rapid growth of online technology has been accompanied by a rise in cases of cyberstalking and other electronic threats. A recent case in Arizona
The question of whether a lawyer can insist on an insanity defense against a client’s wishes was recently examined in a case heard before the
Arizona’s safety net for mentally ill people is a flimsy one. The state locks up more people than it hospitalizes and services for people with
When temperatures rise in the summer months in Arizona, people who suffer from mental illnesses often experience an uptick in problems. A recent report in
