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 AZCentral highlighted how the Arizona heat may fuel crimes committed by the mentally ill in the state. The reporters spoke to Teresa Jimenez Dupee, a woman from Yuma who hears […]
Guilty Except Insane Plea
On January 29, 2017, an ambulance containing four people was pulling in to the Phoenix Baptist Hospital in Phoenix when L.S. pulled up alongside the ambulance and fired a handgun into the patient compartment and drove away. Luckily, no one was injured. About 2 hours later police were called to a Circle K in Phoenix […]
Arizona is the Second Worst State for Addressing Mental Health Issues
Access to mental health services is patchy across the nation. This is particularly the case in Arizona. A recent survey found Arizona is the second worst state in the nation for addressing mental health issues. The information was revealed in a study from the nonprofit Mental Health America. Mental Health America analyzed the extent of mental […]
New Regulations Added for Sober Living Homes in Phoenix
The valley of the sun has seen a recent spike in sober living homes. However, the increased number of homes are causing some issues with surprised neighbors, forcing them to take action. Currently, there is no way to tell or know for sure if a sober living or recovery home is in your neighborhood or […]
Is Working Affecting Your Mental Health for a Compensation Claim?
We all know jobs can be stressful. The daily pressures can lead to physical issues and even psychological issues. Especially when an employer happens to conduct atrocious behavior. You may even be able to have a workman’s compensation claim for the mental illness caused by your employer and workplace. Who is eligible? All employees have […]
Benefits of Using a Criminal Defense Lawyer Specializing in Mental Health
If you are involved in a legal case which includes issues surrounding mental health, it is important to use a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer who specializes in the area to represent you. Not only will these attorneys be more compassionate and understanding of your situation, they are also specialists in the field and have more […]
Are Arizona Prisoners Being Treated Properly for Mental-Health Issues?
In the recent years, the Arizona Department of Corrections has been held accountable for improper treatment regarding health issues of all kinds. In an effort to improve the situation, a court order was placed on the Arizona prison system. However, the order has been ignored so many times that a United States judge has considered […]
Tent City to Become Rehab Center
Since the infamous Tent City was recently shut down, Sheriff Paul Penzone announced that an air-conditioned space previously apart of the jail will be turned into a facility to help treat those suffering from substance abuse and addiction. Transforming Tent City into a rehabilitation center is apart of an ongoing effort to help keep repeat […]
Bernardo Garcia is Phoenix’s Attorney of the Month, July 2017
Providing Justice for Phoenix-area Mentally Ill. Bernardo’s Criminal Defense practice is unique in the Phoenix area. He is featured as the Attorney of the Month. Read his story online on Attorney At Law Magazine or download the PDF.
New AZ Supreme Court Ruling On Insanity Defense
A new Supreme Court Ruling was decided earlier this month that says a defendant pleading insanity and voluntarily undergoing a mental health exam must provide the results to the prosecutor of the case. The ruling also states that the defendant with a mental health defense must include a statement about their impending charges. The prosecutors […]
