How Often is the Insanity Defense Used?
The insanity defense has been used in some high profile cases. However, it is used sparingly in Arizona and elsewhere in the United States. According
The insanity defense has been used in some high profile cases. However, it is used sparingly in Arizona and elsewhere in the United States. According
Many homeless people end up in jails. Often they suffer from addictions and mental health issues. Their predicament is exacerbated by laws that criminalize homelessness.
Do you suffer from a mental illness and committed a crime? With the help of a defense attorney, you can plead guilty except insane in
The judicial system treats sex crimes very seriously in Arizona. Many are charged as felonies and entail long prison sentences for the accused. Mental illness
Conditions for mentally ill inmates are grim in many jails across the country. However, jails in Maricopa County have been singled out for criticism in
Have you been charged with a crime and looking to plead guilty except insane? Before entering in your plea, there are things to know. A
Typically, a mentally ill defendant who is arrested in Arizona is taken into custody by the police, processed into jail, and then promptly charged with
Drug diversion programs are not new but they are becoming increasingly popular in Arizona and other states. These programs provide mental health and substance abuse
The criminal justice and mental health services in Arizona often fail to help people with psychological problems until it’s too late. Recently, police said they
Restoration to Competency, or RTC, is a process in which a judge decides whether a person with mental disabilities is fit to face trial. The
