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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.

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People with Developmental Delays May Lose Out in the Criminal Justice System

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

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Arizona has Strict Porn and Child Molestation Laws

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

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Schizophrenic said “Voices in his Head” Caused Him to Kill His Wife

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

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ACLU Warns of Lack of Medical Care and Deaths in Arizona Prisons

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

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Will You be Charged with a Federal Drug Crime if You Have Mental Illness in Arizona?

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

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A woman who Sent More than 159,000 Text Messages to a Man is Found Mentally Incompetent

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

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Can a Lawyer Insist on an Insanity Defense Against a Client’s Wishes?

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

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Arizona Locks Up More Mentally Ill People than it Hospitalizes

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

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Report Considers How Arizona Heat Fuels Crimes Committed by the Mentally Ill

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

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