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
Arizona has one of the worst ratios of students to school counselors in the nation. Concerns that a lack of intervention sparks potential gun violence
It’s hard to put your criminal past behind you in Arizona. Job and college applications ask you about previous offenses and a potential employer can
Brain scan evidence is a fast-evolving area of science. Although it’s still developing, these techniques are playing an increasing role in criminal trials. Research by
