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Navigating Mental Health Defenses in Criminal Cases: Why Attorneys Need a Specialized Consultant

By Nellie L. King

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Criminal Defense

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Last Modified on May 03, 2025

Approximately 44% of individuals in jail and 37% of those in prison have a diagnosed mental illness. Navigating mental health defenses in criminal cases requires a deep understanding of both legal strategy and psychiatric realities.…