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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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Can Mentally Ill People be Imprisoned for Theft in Arizona?

Theft in Arizona is one of the most common offenses in the state. The fact that the courts deal with thousands of theft charges every

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How do the Arizona Courts Treat Juvenile Defendants with Mental Illnesses?

Many young people with mental illnesses end up in the Arizona courts. According to the AMA Journal of Ethics, about 70 percent of youth involved

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If Someone is SMI, Does that Make Him Incompetent in Arizona?

Serious mental illness (SMI) is a term used people who have certain mental health diagnoses in Arizona. They struggle to keep control of their lives

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Arizona has Some of the Strictest Laws for Methamphetamine Possession in the Country

People caught in possession of methamphetamine in Arizona face extremely tough sentences. The state has some of the strictest laws for meth possession in the

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Why Defendants Pleading Insanity Must Disclose Examination Results in Arizona

Defendants who plead insanity in Arizona face numerous obstacles. Some of the issues they face infringe on the Fifth Amendment rights of the accused. A

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Can a Mentally Ill Person be Charged with the Death Penalty?

The question of whether a mentally ill person can be charged with the death penalty has been debated at length by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Can a Mental Health Attorney Help Me In Family Court?

If you have been involved in a criminal case, you might need help from a mental health attorney. This is especially true during cases that

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