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Man Accused of Tucson Killing Had a History of Mental Illness

People who are charged with serious crimes of violence sometimes have a past of mental illness. Police said a man accused of killing a woman

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Mental Health and Reoffending Issues Are Dealt with in Arizona County Jail Program

Many jails contain house numbers of inmates who suffer from mental illnesses. Jail administrators in Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office were surprised to learn more than

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Is There a Relationship Between Mental Illness and Homicide?

Many studies that tackled the issue of the relationship between mental illness and homicide have detected mental disorders in many defendants charged with extreme cases

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Mental Health and Crimes Against Children in Arizona

Crimes against children often result in heavy sentences. As well as serving long sentences, people who commit them often end up on sex offenders’ registers

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What Sentences Do Mentally Ill People Charged With Robbery Face in Arizona?

Mentally ill people charged with robbery often face long prison sentences. It’s important to highlight your issues if you have been charged with this serious

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Which Crimes Are Dealt with in Mental Health Courts in Arizona?

Mental health courts in Arizona are expanding but not all defendants are eligible to use them. Defendants charged with the most serious crimes are typically

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How Often are Defendants Found Guilty Except Insane in Arizona?

The guilty except insane defense in Arizona is used in a relatively small number of cases. GEI, also known as the insanity defense, is difficult

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Book Raises Fears About Mental Illness, Marijuana and Violence

A new book has raised fears about mental illness, marijuana, and violence. The book claims the drug may induce psychosis and schizophrenia in some users,

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Sundance Festival Highlights How the Criminal Justice System Treats Mental Illness

A high profile movie shown at The Sundance Festival recently highlighted the treatment of people with mental illness by America’s criminal justice system. Kenneth Rosenberg,

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Solitary Confinement for Mentally Ill Prisoners in Maricopa County Comes Under Fire

The holding of prisoners with mental illnesses in solitary confinement in Arizona has been controversial for many years. Solitary confinement in Maricopa County, in particular,

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